1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P81 ABV
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21/04/1997. Recorded mileage 78,415 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,415 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
P81 ABV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 78,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P81 ABV Mileage History
- 13/07/200622,668 mi
- 10/07/200723,949 mi+1,281 mi
- 11/07/200723,953 mi+4 mi
- 04/04/200824,207 mi+254 mi
- 01/10/200925,861 mi+1,654 mi
- 18/10/201026,506 mi+645 mi
- 18/10/201026,506 mi
- 07/11/201127,056 mi+550 mi
- 21/09/201227,781 mi+725 mi
- 16/01/201427,797 mi+16 mi
- 16/01/201537,257 mi+9,460 mi
- 23/01/201537,257 mi
- 21/01/201647,740 mi+10,483 mi
- 20/03/201758,221 mi+10,481 mi
- 28/03/201758,227 mi+6 mi
- 27/03/201861,005 mi+2,778 mi
- 10/12/202061,153 mi+148 mi
- 17/03/202161,194 mi+41 mi
- 19/03/202161,194 mi
- 17/03/202262,081 mi+887 mi
- 04/04/202365,407 mi+3,326 mi
- 26/09/202365,409 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/202365,409 mi
- 02/05/202566,304 mi+895 mi
- 23/06/202566,392 mi+88 mi
- 22/08/202566,480 mi+88 mi
- 28/08/202678,321 mi+11,841 mi
- 15/09/202678,415 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 2,763 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P81 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P81 ABV) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (35 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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