1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P101 AFE
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1997. Recorded mileage 69,310 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,310 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
P101 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 69,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P101 AFE Mileage History
- 06/06/202359,102 mi
- 31/05/202461,724 mi+2,622 mi
- 26/06/202461,857 mi+133 mi
- 11/06/202565,793 mi+3,936 mi
- 18/06/202669,310 mi+3,517 mi
Average of roughly 3,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P101 AFE 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 (P101 AFE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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