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V421 FAW

2000 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,164 mi
Last recorded280,164 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 FAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 280,164 miles

All brake pipes presented with a coating and rear brake pipes rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre going out of shape and splitting on inner sidewall slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 280,129 miles

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

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

All brake pipes presented with a coating and rear brake pipes rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre going out of shape and splitting on inner sidewall slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2013 278,701 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 265,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 265,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 244,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear disc's are rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 244,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear disc's are rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 219,958 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2008 194,103 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 194,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 163,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

under inspection covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2006 132,134 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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V421 FAW is a 2000 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V421 FAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V421 FAW registered?

V421 FAW is a 2000 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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