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NHZ 1289

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,795 mi
Last recorded40,795 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 1289
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,711 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,710 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both from flexi to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inner side walls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,418 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,409 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished

rear metal brake pipes minor corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished

rear metal brake pipes minor corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,057 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 20,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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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NHZ 1289 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NHZ 1289, 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 NHZ 1289 registered?

NHZ 1289 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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