1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P450 DBW
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1997. Recorded mileage 83,358 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
P450 DBW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 83,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P450 DBW Mileage History
- 12/07/200740,781 mi
- 28/08/200842,175 mi+1,394 mi
- 17/06/201043,573 mi+1,398 mi
- 11/06/201147,447 mi+3,874 mi
- 18/06/201147,544 mi+97 mi
- 23/03/201248,851 mi+1,307 mi
- 18/05/201352,218 mi+3,367 mi
- 23/05/201352,255 mi+37 mi
- 13/06/201494,246 mi+41,991 mi
- 03/08/201557,370 mi-36,876 mi
- 09/08/201661,475 mi+4,105 mi
- 09/04/201863,276 mi+1,801 mi
- 25/04/201963,479 mi+203 mi
- 25/04/201963,479 mi
- 24/09/202069,007 mi+5,528 mi
- 23/07/202172,316 mi+3,309 mi
- 30/07/202172,318 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/202283,221 mi+10,903 mi
- 26/08/202283,358 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P450 DBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P450 DBW) between July 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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