1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P692 GPA
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1997. Recorded mileage 68,048 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P692 GPA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2026
- 68,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P692 GPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P692 GPA) between May 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P692 GPA Mileage History
- 09/05/200535,516 mi
- 15/05/200638,841 mi+3,325 mi
- 15/05/200638,841 mi
- 04/05/200741,107 mi+2,266 mi
- 04/05/200741,107 mi
- 14/05/200843,868 mi+2,761 mi
- 14/05/200843,868 mi
- 19/05/200947,573 mi+3,705 mi
- 19/05/200947,573 mi
- 15/07/201049,070 mi+1,497 mi
- 08/12/201152,328 mi+3,258 mi
- 09/12/201152,328 mi
- 20/11/201255,642 mi+3,314 mi
- 26/11/201255,648 mi+6 mi
- 11/03/201458,292 mi+2,644 mi
- 05/03/201559,964 mi+1,672 mi
- 25/02/201661,426 mi+1,462 mi
- 03/03/201762,419 mi+993 mi
- 08/03/201762,425 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/201863,457 mi+1,032 mi
- 15/04/201964,977 mi+1,520 mi
- 16/04/201964,982 mi+5 mi
- 11/08/202565,535 mi+553 mi
- 22/08/202565,538 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/202668,048 mi+2,510 mi
Average of roughly 1,515 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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