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V272 WBD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,755 mi
Last recorded82,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 WBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,052 miles

nsr park brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,962 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

O/S/F lower ball joint slight damage/dust cover split.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,993 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,908 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V272 WBD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V272 WBD, 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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V272 WBD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V272 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V272 WBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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