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P545 ACG

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,634 mi
Last recorded126,634 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 ACG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 126,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both side metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

permissible wear and corrosion to both steering and suspension components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both side metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

permissible wear and corrosion to both steering and suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,144 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 124,830 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,820 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 124,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 123,975 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 123,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 122,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 111,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 104,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,531 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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P545 ACG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P545 ACG, 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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P545 ACG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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