1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P717 AWX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 90,455 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,455 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
P717 AWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 90,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P717 AWX Mileage History
- 04/10/202285,520 mi
- 16/04/202486,972 mi+1,452 mi
- 17/04/202486,975 mi+3 mi
- 02/10/202590,427 mi+3,452 mi
- 11/10/202590,455 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P717 AWX 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 (P717 AWX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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