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V746 FBA

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 37,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre limited life, worn on inner edge

pad wear warning light on, all pads above minimum requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,047 miles

Front satnav mount removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust shows some corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,047 miles

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

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

Front satnav mount removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust shows some corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,111 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt lazy return to reel

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,296 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake 24%(new discs and pads).

Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake 24%(new discs and pads).

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,532 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded(rear has slightly reduced swept area).

rubber mount on final drive unit bush deteriorated(starting to split).

Fail 16 Jan 2014 27,532 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded(rear has slightly reduced swept area).

rubber mount on final drive unit bush deteriorated(starting to split).

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,935 miles

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

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

seatbelt reel lazy!.

slight corrosion to front and rear discs.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake discs slightly corroded/pitted.

rear tyres limited life.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,867 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

some suface corrosion to front brake disc's.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,222 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,518 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 11,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deterioration of front number plate.

srs light on.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,070 miles

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

slight deterioration of front number plate.

srs light on.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,190 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 8,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/side washer lazy

slight drag on o/side front brake-rec.attenion

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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V746 FBA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V746 FBA, 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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V746 FBA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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