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V419 FDY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 FDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch moulding missing

Offside Front Inner wheel arch moulding missing

Offside Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

slight travel in brake peddle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 78,332 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 78,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,072 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 74,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 71,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 70,839 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of tyre fouling.

Substantial body repair to front of vehicle.

Fail 25 May 2012 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of tyre fouling.

Substantial body repair to front of vehicle.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,789 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 62,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,033 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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)

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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V419 FDY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V419 FDY, 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 V419 FDY registered?

V419 FDY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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