1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P356 KKP
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 99,244 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P356 KKP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 99,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P356 KKP Mileage History
- 07/03/200656,677 mi
- 13/03/200764,168 mi+7,491 mi
- 26/02/200869,731 mi+5,563 mi
- 03/03/200974,506 mi+4,775 mi
- 11/03/201080,018 mi+5,512 mi
- 24/02/201180,640 mi+622 mi
- 07/03/201282,429 mi+1,789 mi
- 13/02/201384,436 mi+2,007 mi
- 19/02/201486,703 mi+2,267 mi
- 18/03/201588,757 mi+2,054 mi
- 21/03/201690,953 mi+2,196 mi
- 16/03/201794,133 mi+3,180 mi
- 16/03/201794,137 mi+4 mi
- 16/03/201896,686 mi+2,549 mi
- 01/04/201997,767 mi+1,081 mi
- 02/04/201997,967 mi+200 mi
- 23/03/202098,066 mi+99 mi
- 29/03/202198,213 mi+147 mi
- 07/06/202298,503 mi+290 mi
- 10/06/202298,528 mi+25 mi
- 30/05/202398,756 mi+228 mi
- 05/06/202498,990 mi+234 mi
- 06/06/202599,010 mi+20 mi
- 08/06/202699,244 mi+234 mi
- 08/06/202699,244 mi
Average of roughly 2,102 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P356 KKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P356 KKP) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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