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W148 RGC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,251 mi
Last recorded67,251 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,251 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2013 67,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,577 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag waring staying on

all four tyres inside sidewall splitting but not through to cords

center stop lamp 4th & 6th bulb blown

centre exhaust rubber supports splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,287 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall splitting

n/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall splitting

n/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 27 May 2010 61,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2009 58,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 54,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,494 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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W148 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W148 RGC, 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 W148 RGC registered?

W148 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W148 RGC safe to buy?

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