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MRZ 2687

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,616 mi
Last recorded101,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 2687
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 101,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 101,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 101,178 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel no reserve travel on h/brake (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to hi (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Apr 2017 101,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,767 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,464 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MRZ 2687 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MRZ 2687, 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 MRZ 2687 registered?

MRZ 2687 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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