1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A19 FEP
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 76,212 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A19 FEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 76,212 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.
A19 FEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (A19 FEP) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A19 FEP Mileage History
- 16/03/202276,180 mi
- 27/03/202376,182 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/202476,210 mi+28 mi
- 05/04/202476,212 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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