1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P152 DPM
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 97,854 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,854 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
P152 DPM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 97,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (56 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P152 DPM Mileage History
- 23/05/200634,503 mi
- 04/06/200738,541 mi+4,038 mi
- 21/05/200842,536 mi+3,995 mi
- 04/06/200946,917 mi+4,381 mi
- 08/06/200946,977 mi+60 mi
- 01/06/201050,675 mi+3,698 mi
- 26/05/201154,153 mi+3,478 mi
- 25/05/201256,529 mi+2,376 mi
- 30/05/201256,545 mi+16 mi
- 05/06/201358,937 mi+2,392 mi
- 03/06/201460,048 mi+1,111 mi
- 10/06/201562,214 mi+2,166 mi
- 11/06/201562,214 mi
- 20/06/201666,000 mi+3,786 mi
- 20/06/201666,000 mi
- 06/06/201768,216 mi+2,216 mi
- 14/06/201871,220 mi+3,004 mi
- 11/06/201975,359 mi+4,139 mi
- 12/06/201975,359 mi
- 18/06/202080,143 mi+4,784 mi
- 18/06/202080,143 mi
- 16/06/202181,995 mi+1,852 mi
- 14/06/202287,185 mi+5,190 mi
- 15/06/202287,185 mi
- 08/06/202390,222 mi+3,037 mi
- 05/06/202493,208 mi+2,986 mi
- 05/06/202493,208 mi
- 17/06/202595,164 mi+1,956 mi
- 11/06/202697,854 mi+2,690 mi
Average of roughly 3,159 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P152 DPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P152 DPM) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (56 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 114 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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