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P543 PLP

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,463 mi
Last recorded67,463 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 PLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,402 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism worn

Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,402 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism worn

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Oct 2022 66,441 miles

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of rusting and pitting

Advise reverse lights n/w

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,207 miles

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of fatigue rusting and pitting

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,876 miles

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of rusting and pitting

Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,716 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre has 3mm tread depth

Advise rear b/discs showing signs of pitting

Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,093 miles

Advise front anti roll bar D bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,468 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 3 Jun 2006 29,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

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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P543 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P543 PLP, 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.

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What year was P543 PLP registered?

P543 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P543 PLP safe to buy?

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