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D351 GNR

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 GNR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,750 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 142,467 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 139,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine oil very low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,082 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,003 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

traction warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 131,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust joining clamp broken with small leak

all indicators slightly pale colour

traction control light remains on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,556 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box joining clamp broken with small exhaust leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box joining clamp broken with small exhaust leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front shock absorber worn

nearside rear fog lamp lens broken but NON testable item

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front shock absorber worn

nearside rear fog lamp lens broken but NON testable item

Fail 17 Oct 2013 110,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,229 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,046 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

traction control warning lamp stays on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,588 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,099 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 78,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D351 GNR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D351 GNR, 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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D351 GNR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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