1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P727 ESO
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 112,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,138 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
P727 ESO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2023
- 112,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P727 ESO Mileage History
- 06/02/200647,218 mi
- 10/02/200647,218 mi
- 07/02/200750,425 mi+3,207 mi
- 12/02/200854,179 mi+3,754 mi
- 16/02/200956,163 mi+1,984 mi
- 03/02/201058,734 mi+2,571 mi
- 15/02/201161,453 mi+2,719 mi
- 15/02/201161,453 mi
- 31/01/201264,262 mi+2,809 mi
- 31/01/201264,262 mi
- 05/02/201365,538 mi+1,276 mi
- 05/02/201365,538 mi
- 19/02/201466,666 mi+1,128 mi
- 30/01/201566,975 mi+309 mi
- 29/01/201667,270 mi+295 mi
- 29/01/201667,270 mi
- 10/04/201779,066 mi+11,796 mi
- 03/05/201892,420 mi+13,354 mi
- 04/05/201892,422 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/2023112,138 mi+19,716 mi
Average of roughly 3,644 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P727 ESO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P727 ESO) between February 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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