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V983 KEU

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 KEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,428 miles

gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,428 miles

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

gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,664 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,968 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear discs pitted and worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,968 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,381 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 53,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,578 miles

see advisory sheet 234436140407

Fail 26 May 2010 46,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

age cracking on front tyres and close to limits on edges

damage to n/s chassis rail

wear on rear tyre edges

Pass 29 May 2009 45,099 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight aims on upper limits

engine oil leaks

high rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 May 2008 43,458 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

dampness around power steering pump

light misting of oil to rear shockabsorbers

slight age cracking & cuts to front tyres

unable to fully inspect power steering rack due to oil contamination.

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 43,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

dampness around power steering pump

light misting of oil to rear shockabsorbers

slight age cracking & cuts to front tyres

unable to fully inspect power steering rack due to oil contamination.

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 41,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

dampness around pas pump

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

dampness around pas pump

oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges

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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V983 KEU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V983 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V983 KEU registered?

V983 KEU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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