1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P745 AAA
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 18/04/1997. Recorded mileage 76,057 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,057 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
P745 AAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 76,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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P745 AAA Mileage History
- 19/10/202373,321 mi
- 23/10/202373,322 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202475,225 mi+1,903 mi
- 06/11/202576,057 mi+832 mi
- 11/11/202576,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P745 AAA 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 (P745 AAA) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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