1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P403 GDA
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1997. Recorded mileage 48,423 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P403 GDA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 48,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P403 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P403 GDA) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
P403 GDA Mileage History
- 14/03/200640,775 mi
- 03/08/200741,828 mi+1,053 mi
- 03/08/200741,850 mi+22 mi
- 17/09/200842,142 mi+292 mi
- 19/09/200942,295 mi+153 mi
- 18/09/201042,603 mi+308 mi
- 20/09/201142,961 mi+358 mi
- 15/09/201243,032 mi+71 mi
- 20/09/201343,348 mi+316 mi
- 18/09/201443,633 mi+285 mi
- 17/09/201543,717 mi+84 mi
- 20/07/201743,818 mi+101 mi
- 01/03/201943,841 mi+23 mi
- 29/08/201944,023 mi+182 mi
- 04/09/202044,292 mi+269 mi
- 07/09/202144,876 mi+584 mi
- 02/09/202245,394 mi+518 mi
- 26/09/202345,622 mi+228 mi
- 20/11/202345,937 mi+315 mi
- 28/04/202545,961 mi+24 mi
- 07/04/202648,423 mi+2,462 mi
Average of roughly 381 miles per year across 21 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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