1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P213 AAB
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 89,841 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P213 AAB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 89,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P213 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P213 AAB) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
P213 AAB Mileage History
- 14/06/202389,012 mi
- 23/06/202389,015 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/202489,841 mi+826 mi
Average of roughly 819 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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