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W108 XVS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,876 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,806 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 85,806 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,562 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault in the system.

N/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,562 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault in the system.

N/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 72,527 miles

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

AIR BAG warning light indicat fault in system.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,225 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,049 miles

Air bag warning lamp stays illuminated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,207 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,287 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn to the 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,296 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 49,291 miles

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

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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W108 XVS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W108 XVS, 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 W108 XVS registered?

W108 XVS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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