1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · C19 YDD
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 53,497 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C19 YDD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 53,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
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C19 YDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (C19 YDD) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
C19 YDD Mileage History
- 23/08/202253,309 mi
- 29/08/202353,497 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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