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M4 YGY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 YGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 145,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 142,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 140,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 183,553 miles

nearside rear tyre showing age

offside rear tyre showing age

rear part of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 183,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre showing age

nearside rear tyre showing age

offside rear tyre showing age

rear part of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 138,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 132,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 130,394 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2012 130,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,432 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,618 miles

Front main oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,193 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M4 YGY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M4 YGY, 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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M4 YGY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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