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V210 OGU

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 OGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,213 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Mirror secured with tape

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,545 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner rack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 99,108 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END - N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,105 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END - N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 96,127 miles

mild exhaust blow at rear at welded joint

n/s/f lower suspensin arm rear bush slight play

o/s/r tyre on limit / scrtew in it

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,528 miles

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

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

gearbox oil minor leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox oil minor leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,797 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,170 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,007 miles

BOTH rear tyres are worn smooth on the inside edge, both tyres are worn VERY HEAVILY ...replacement tyres needed very soon

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,642 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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V210 OGU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V210 OGU, 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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V210 OGU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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