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N16 WUL

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,360 mi
Last recorded123,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 WUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 123,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in nearsie frint tyre outer sidewall but not down to cords

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in nearside rear top shock absorber mounting

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linlk

Fail 4 May 2013 123,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

cut in nearsie frint tyre outer sidewall but not down to cords

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in nearside rear top shock absorber mounting

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linlk

Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 111,092 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,627 miles

nearside anti roll bar link ball joint boot is split

Fail 15 Aug 2008 96,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,223 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 86,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,073 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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N16 WUL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N16 WUL, 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 N16 WUL registered?

N16 WUL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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