1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · D7 FLM
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 94,463 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D7 FLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 94,463 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.
D7 FLM 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 (D7 FLM) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D7 FLM Mileage History
- 28/02/202293,774 mi
- 07/03/202394,211 mi+437 mi
- 08/03/202394,211 mi
- 18/06/202594,441 mi+230 mi
- 22/09/202594,463 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 193 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: Below Average
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