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W109 RLF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,321 mi
Last recorded103,321 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 RLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is perishing from inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,488 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is perishing from inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,256 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,256 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,186 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,186 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 82,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,653 miles

off side front side light damaged advice replced

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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W109 RLF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 W109 RLF, 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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W109 RLF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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