1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · XMW 341
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 66,015 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XMW 341 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 66,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XMW 341 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 (XMW 341) between April 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
XMW 341 Mileage History
- 07/04/200631,511 mi
- 24/04/200631,535 mi+24 mi
- 31/08/200631,744 mi+209 mi
- 04/04/200738,547 mi+6,803 mi
- 18/04/200846,346 mi+7,799 mi
- 18/04/200846,350 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/200952,457 mi+6,107 mi
- 28/04/201058,410 mi+5,953 mi
- 20/05/201160,405 mi+1,995 mi
- 25/05/201160,409 mi+4 mi
- 12/06/201262,323 mi+1,914 mi
- 11/06/201362,404 mi+81 mi
- 24/06/201462,882 mi+478 mi
- 18/07/201762,968 mi+86 mi
- 20/07/201762,965 mi-3 mi
- 27/12/201862,986 mi+21 mi
- 06/05/202064,131 mi+1,145 mi
- 04/01/202164,464 mi+333 mi
- 17/03/202264,525 mi+61 mi
- 04/03/202465,049 mi+524 mi
- 12/03/202566,015 mi+966 mi
Average of roughly 1,823 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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