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V358 OEW

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 OEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 112,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 112,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,198 miles

airbag light missing

Fail 17 Apr 2021 108,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

airbag light missing

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

headlamps deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2020 103,752 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,882 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s headlamp aim low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,438 miles

o/s headlamp low

o/s/f lower swivel worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,684 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,528 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,253 miles

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre tread worn very close to limit

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,562 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread very close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,664 miles

movement in both front lower swivels

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,433 miles

front pads worn low

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,099 miles

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

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

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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V358 OEW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V358 OEW, 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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V358 OEW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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