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V49 DRX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,664 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front disks corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rear section corroded

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,663 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front disks corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rear section corroded

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,794 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S & O/S Rear Shocks (2.7.3)

Underbody Component Corrosion

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 123,793 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S & O/S Lower Ball Joints (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S & O/S Rear Shocks (2.7.3)

Underbody Component Corrosion

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,420 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,049 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 106,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,476 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2010 103,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,127 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,942 miles

slight leak from o/s/f strut

slight5 movement from o/s/f ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,454 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V49 DRX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V49 DRX, 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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V49 DRX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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