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W138 DMD

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,606 mi
Last recorded38,606 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 DMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends have play ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,342 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,822 miles

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

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

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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W138 DMD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W138 DMD, 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 W138 DMD registered?

W138 DMD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W138 DMD safe to buy?

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