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1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P151 LAK

P151 LAK

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 49,484 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/09/2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
49,484 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/09/2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1895cc

P151 LAK Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2010
  • 49,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P151 LAK Mileage History

  1. 12/01/200627,463 mi
  2. 03/01/200733,219 mi+5,756 mi
  3. 11/01/200840,739 mi+7,520 mi
  4. 20/01/200944,366 mi+3,627 mi
  5. 27/09/201049,484 mi+5,118 mi
  6. 01/10/201049,484 mi

Average of roughly 4,669 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

P151 LAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 01:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P151 LAK) between January 2006 and October 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)”; “Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”.

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