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V487 KPB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 KPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,540 miles

All brake discs corroding.

Heavy general underside corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Sub frame to suspension hose is perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 107,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image. Lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image. Lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs corroding.

Heavy general underside corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Sub frame to suspension hose is perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 107,534 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam images are poor, lenses are cloudy.

Fuel filler cap seal is perished and splitting.

Heavy general underside corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension.

Nearside door difficult to open using outside handle.

Rear brakes in poor condition with corrosion.

Wipers smear.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,471 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension and drive components under body corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal age cracked

offside front fog lamp unit broken

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension and drive components under body corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal age cracked

offside front fog lamp unit broken

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,212 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,741 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,163 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front brake disc.s worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,791 miles

both front tytres close to limit.....

both rear tyre inner treads perishing....

new shock absorber fitted to n/s/f only.....

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,685 miles

both front tyres very close to limit of wear

both rear tyre treads cracking

play in both front lower suspension arm bushes and joints

Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres very close to limit of wear

both rear tyre treads cracking

play in both front lower suspension arm bushes and joints

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,850 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)

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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V487 KPB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V487 KPB, 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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V487 KPB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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