1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · UIW 4181
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 142,880 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UIW 4181 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 142,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UIW 4181 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 (UIW 4181) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 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: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
UIW 4181 Mileage History
- 12/03/2022133,184 mi
- 06/04/2023139,634 mi+6,450 mi
- 06/04/2023139,634 mi
- 17/05/2024142,880 mi+3,246 mi
- 17/05/2024142,880 mi
Average of roughly 4,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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