1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P797 DOD
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 52,378 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P797 DOD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 52,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P797 DOD Mileage History
- 01/09/200629,004 mi
- 03/06/200829,754 mi+750 mi
- 04/06/200829,754 mi
- 08/07/200969,836 mi+40,082 mi
- 16/07/200930,286 mi-39,550 mi
- 20/01/201132,938 mi+2,652 mi
- 12/03/201236,000 mi+3,062 mi
- 14/03/201338,500 mi+2,500 mi
- 10/03/201442,878 mi+4,378 mi
- 16/03/201548,113 mi+5,235 mi
- 02/02/201652,233 mi+4,120 mi
- 07/02/202052,252 mi+19 mi
- 07/02/202052,252 mi
- 10/08/202152,342 mi+90 mi
- 10/08/202252,378 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P797 DOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P797 DOD) between September 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)”; “Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)”.
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