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SBZ 3200

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 3200
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,115 miles

eml on

front shockers very weak

hand brake cables breaking

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,115 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

eml on

front shockers very weak

hand brake cables breaking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,583 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,783 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 80,777 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,121 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,121 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,314 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,631 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,199 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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SBZ 3200 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SBZ 3200, 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 SBZ 3200 registered?

SBZ 3200 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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