1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A16 CPJ
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 66,678 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 CPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 66,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 CPJ 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 (A16 CPJ) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A16 CPJ Mileage History
- 26/09/202366,226 mi
- 03/10/202366,244 mi+18 mi
- 23/12/202466,623 mi+379 mi
- 28/12/202466,631 mi+8 mi
- 27/01/202666,678 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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