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P154 XGK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,521 mi
Last recorded40,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 XGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,521 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 40,521 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,421 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 32,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear pads 70% worn

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,479 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 32,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,230 miles

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,945 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat has movement but not in the frame

Offside Front Outer Deep cut in o/s/f tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,880 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 23,669 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,668 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,070 miles

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
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P154 XGK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P154 XGK, 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

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What year was P154 XGK registered?

P154 XGK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P154 XGK safe to buy?

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