1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P507 BCX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/04/1997. Recorded mileage 73,647 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,647 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
P507 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 73,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P507 BCX Mileage History
- 27/03/202371,125 mi
- 15/05/202471,442 mi+317 mi
- 07/08/202571,450 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/202673,641 mi+2,191 mi
- 22/07/202673,647 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P507 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 (P507 BCX) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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