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V962 EFX

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,623 mi
Last recorded126,623 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,347 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 126,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 119,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and slight perishing

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, bald on inner edge and slight perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight perished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on egdes and perishing between tread

both rear tyres perished between tread and wearing on inner edges

fuel filler flap release poor operation

metal power steering pipes corroded

rattle from front exhaust bracket

Fail 26 Feb 2013 114,669 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on egdes and perishing between tread

both rear tyres perished between tread and wearing on inner edges

fuel filler flap release poor operation

metal power steering pipes corroded

rattle from front exhaust bracket

Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,163 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise power steering pipes corroded

advise slight play in both steering arms

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,864 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,843 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 73,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,399 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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V962 EFX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V962 EFX, 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 V962 EFX registered?

V962 EFX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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