1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · UIW 6199
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 73,818 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UIW 6199 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2022
- 73,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UIW 6199 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (UIW 6199) between August 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
UIW 6199 Mileage History
- 11/08/200648,691 mi
- 11/08/200648,691 mi
- 07/08/200751,037 mi+2,346 mi
- 13/08/200853,382 mi+2,345 mi
- 20/08/200955,932 mi+2,550 mi
- 20/08/200955,932 mi
- 20/08/201058,523 mi+2,591 mi
- 16/08/201161,500 mi+2,977 mi
- 16/08/201161,500 mi
- 13/08/201264,306 mi+2,806 mi
- 12/08/201367,173 mi+2,867 mi
- 16/08/201367,214 mi+41 mi
- 18/08/201470,017 mi+2,803 mi
- 18/08/201470,028 mi+11 mi
- 17/08/201572,603 mi+2,575 mi
- 17/08/201572,610 mi+7 mi
- 17/08/201673,234 mi+624 mi
- 09/08/201773,362 mi+128 mi
- 28/09/201873,815 mi+453 mi
- 02/12/201973,817 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/202273,818 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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