1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · P230 CFV
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26/06/1997. Recorded mileage 160,400 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P230 CFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 160,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P230 CFV Mileage History
- 02/09/2022160,298 mi
- 02/09/2022160,298 mi
- 30/08/2024160,400 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P230 CFV 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 (P230 CFV) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 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 (14 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
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