1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P651 BCX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 70,778 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P651 BCX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 70,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P651 BCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P651 BCX) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
P651 BCX Mileage History
- 04/04/202270,751 mi
- 03/04/202370,778 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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