1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P195 AWX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30/04/1997. Recorded mileage 119,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,475 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
P195 AWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 119,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P195 AWX Mileage History
- 27/04/2022112,502 mi
- 27/04/2022112,502 mi
- 28/06/2023116,326 mi+3,824 mi
- 30/06/2023116,326 mi
- 10/09/2024119,475 mi+3,149 mi
Average of roughly 2,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P195 AWX 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 (P195 AWX) between April 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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