1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · A15 ACX
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 93,101 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A15 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 93,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A15 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (A15 ACX) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A15 ACX Mileage History
- 12/07/202287,276 mi
- 29/08/202387,482 mi+206 mi
- 29/08/202387,482 mi
- 24/02/202588,402 mi+920 mi
- 06/03/202693,101 mi+4,699 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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