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V89 FGJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,934 miles

handbrake noise when applied

Pass 30 May 2018 110,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 110,471 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 104,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,332 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 99,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,497 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,976 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,570 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 59,812 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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V89 FGJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V89 FGJ, 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 V89 FGJ registered?

V89 FGJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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