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V540 EGK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,027 mi
Last recorded46,027 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 EGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 43,991 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,878 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,044 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,015 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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V540 EGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V540 EGK, 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 V540 EGK registered?

V540 EGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V540 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V540 EGK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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