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V422 SWT

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 SWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,448 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

car heavily undersealed front /rear

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,040 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,040 miles

Centre Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,278 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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V422 SWT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V422 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V422 SWT registered?

V422 SWT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V422 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 SWT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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