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B5 CWP

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,378 mi
Last recorded34,378 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,378 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 34,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion of nearside and offside outer sill covers.

Corrosion of nearside and offside sill to floor areas.

Engine coolant leak from water area.

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

Underseal covering various items under vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion of floor to inner sill areas. some parts of underside of vehicle covered in under seal.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 34,333 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion of floor to inner sill areas. some parts of underside of vehicle covered in under seal.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Complete under carriage covered in underseal

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

Front and rear suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2021 34,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tearing on outer shoulder through deterioration and age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Complete under carriage covered in underseal

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

Front and rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2020 35,138 miles

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

Complete undercarriage covered in underseal

Front and Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and tearing in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2020 34,135 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Complete undercarriage covered in underseal

Front and Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and tearing in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside Rear Tyre tearing in tread area.

Virtually complete under carriage coated in underseal

Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre tearing In tread area

Virtually complete under carriage coated in underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,087 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars, tearing in tread area and 18 years old

Both rear tyres 17 years old

Complete under carriage covered in underseal and grease

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars, tearing in tread area and 18 years old

Both rear tyres 17 years old

Complete under carriage covered in underseal and grease

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,941 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,300 miles

Covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension & braking components coated in grease/paint not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,548 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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B5 CWP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 B5 CWP, 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 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 CWP registered?

B5 CWP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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The MOT history for B5 CWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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