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V60 MHW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 MHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes before the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 96,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes before the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back pipe, under cover, failed on test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In side wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of car rusting due to lack of use

Pass 27 Jan 2018 93,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,067 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear fuel tanks straps rusting through

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,334 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perrish

OSF brake pipe corroded

All four tyres worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,715 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 90,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,254 miles

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

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

wet test

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,273 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,964 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,289 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,051 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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V60 MHW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V60 MHW, 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 V60 MHW registered?

V60 MHW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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