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S809 LVY

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,206 mi
Last recorded36,206 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 36,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 36,116 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 36,110 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut leaking and has contaminated front disc and pad as well (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,833 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,199 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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S809 LVY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S809 LVY, 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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S809 LVY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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