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P454 PLX

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 PLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 112,011 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,707 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded and holed, unable to determine if within prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 110,058 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 108,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 106,965 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 101,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,298 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,290 miles

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

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

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

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
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P454 PLX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P454 PLX, 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 P454 PLX registered?

P454 PLX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P454 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 PLX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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