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V249 PHJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,254 miles

Front Exhaust bracket rusted through

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Hand brake cable casing split

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

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

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

Offside Slight movement in inner rack joint

Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,181 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust bracket rusted through

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Hand brake cable casing split

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

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

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

Offside Slight movement in inner rack joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,334 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer sheathing deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,816 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,665 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,975 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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V249 PHJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V249 PHJ, 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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V249 PHJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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