1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P716 BCX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 148,146 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P716 BCX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 148,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P716 BCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P716 BCX) between May 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
P716 BCX Mileage History
- 22/05/200665,994 mi
- 22/05/200665,944 mi-50 mi
- 23/05/200772,910 mi+6,966 mi
- 23/05/200884,183 mi+11,273 mi
- 23/05/200991,765 mi+7,582 mi
- 11/05/201098,569 mi+6,804 mi
- 14/05/2011104,457 mi+5,888 mi
- 14/05/2011104,457 mi
- 05/05/2012108,876 mi+4,419 mi
- 20/05/2013114,424 mi+5,548 mi
- 20/05/2013114,424 mi
- 29/05/2014118,208 mi+3,784 mi
- 05/06/2015123,480 mi+5,272 mi
- 18/05/2016127,902 mi+4,422 mi
- 18/05/2016127,903 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2017132,239 mi+4,336 mi
- 01/06/2018137,854 mi+5,615 mi
- 01/06/2018137,854 mi
- 15/05/2019143,591 mi+5,737 mi
- 16/05/2019143,592 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2020144,678 mi+1,086 mi
- 10/12/2021146,431 mi+1,753 mi
- 14/12/2022148,146 mi+1,715 mi
Average of roughly 4,960 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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