1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · PBL 66D
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 91,611 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PBL 66D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 91,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PBL 66D 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 (PBL 66D) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
PBL 66D Mileage History
- 08/06/202285,911 mi
- 23/08/202388,549 mi+2,638 mi
- 13/08/202489,814 mi+1,265 mi
- 26/08/202590,537 mi+723 mi
- 14/08/202691,611 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 1,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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