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J16 PVW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 68,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 67,509 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,717 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,453 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J16 PVW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J16 PVW, 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 J16 PVW registered?

J16 PVW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is J16 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 PVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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