1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P137 AWU
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11/04/1997. Recorded mileage 94,531 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,531 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
P137 AWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 94,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P137 AWU Mileage History
- 08/08/202394,045 mi
- 07/08/202494,247 mi+202 mi
- 14/08/202494,252 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/202594,366 mi+114 mi
- 04/08/202694,531 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P137 AWU 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 (P137 AWU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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