1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · BMZ 1007
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 78,334 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
BMZ 1007 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 78,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BMZ 1007 Mileage History
- 07/08/202373,676 mi
- 08/08/202373,678 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/202474,774 mi+1,096 mi
- 11/09/202578,333 mi+3,559 mi
- 03/10/202578,334 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BMZ 1007 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 (BMZ 1007) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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