1996 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P785 OMJ
1996 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 198,205 km. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 198,205 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P785 OMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 198,205 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P785 OMJ 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 1996 BMW Z3 (P785 OMJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P785 OMJ Odometer History
- 17/01/2023190,975 km
- 18/01/2024192,724 km+1,749 km
- 19/01/2024192,724 km
- 20/01/2025194,334 km+1,610 km
- 05/01/2026198,205 km+3,871 km
Average of roughly 2,436 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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