CarVerify

Free Car Check

P133 ODT

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 ODT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 74,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going from front to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked around tyre but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Frame that suspension arm fit to. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Frame that suspension arm fit to. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlamp lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P133 ODT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P133 ODT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P133 ODT?

You can check the full history of P133 ODT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P133 ODT registered?

P133 ODT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P133 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 ODT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P133 ODT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P133 ODT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.