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W127 XNM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 XNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 78,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,750 miles

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 63,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 62,936 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,418 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,835 miles

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

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

both rear tyre worn inner edge

engine managment light on

off side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

both rear tyre worn inner edge

engine managment light on

off side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,704 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light remaining on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2011 38,847 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 38,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 36,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,192 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,565 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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W127 XNM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W127 XNM, 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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W127 XNM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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