1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P424 BCX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 135,106 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P424 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 135,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P424 BCX 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 (P424 BCX) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P424 BCX Mileage History
- 01/03/2023118,812 mi
- 07/05/2024125,012 mi+6,200 mi
- 20/05/2024125,070 mi+58 mi
- 30/05/2025127,701 mi+2,631 mi
- 02/06/2026135,106 mi+7,405 mi
Average of roughly 5,006 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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