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V81 EBD

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 EBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 106,607 miles

Both front tyres perished on outside edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 106,607 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both front tyres perished on outside edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,678 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outside walls.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,775 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,730 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pipes greased unable to see corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,983 miles

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE/DIFF

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE/DIFF

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,384 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,377 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,322 miles

DIFF INPUT OIL SEAL LEAK

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,317 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

DIFF INPUT OIL SEAL LEAK

Oil leak

SERVICE INDICATOR

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,836 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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V81 EBD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V81 EBD, 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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V81 EBD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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