1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P788 BCX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 164,746 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P788 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 164,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P788 BCX 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 (P788 BCX) between March 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
P788 BCX Mileage History
- 18/03/2022160,070 mi
- 18/03/2022160,070 mi
- 30/05/2023160,086 mi+16 mi
- 30/05/2023160,086 mi
- 22/10/2024164,746 mi+4,660 mi
Average of roughly 1,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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