1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P302 ABB
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 36,482 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P302 ABB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 36,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P302 ABB 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 (P302 ABB) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P302 ABB Mileage History
- 08/06/202335,761 mi
- 14/06/202335,761 mi
- 18/06/202435,853 mi+92 mi
- 02/06/202536,149 mi+296 mi
- 09/06/202636,482 mi+333 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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