1996 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P838 CCT
1996 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 128,458 km. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 128,458 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P838 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 128,458 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P838 CCT 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 (P838 CCT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P838 CCT Odometer History
- 17/08/2024123,936 km
- 28/08/2024124,458 km+522 km
- 20/08/2025126,826 km+2,368 km
- 20/08/2025126,826 km
- 17/08/2026128,458 km+1,632 km
Average of roughly 2,263 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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