1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P253 CFP
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 45,100 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P253 CFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 45,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P253 CFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P253 CFP) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P253 CFP Mileage History
- 17/06/202245,078 mi
- 13/06/202345,087 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/202445,097 mi+10 mi
- 18/12/202545,100 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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