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W14 BAD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,113 mi
Last recorded27,113 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 26,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

decelerometer parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,464 miles

Offside Rear Damage to outer sidewall not reaching cords

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 23,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 23,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,500 miles

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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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W14 BAD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W14 BAD, 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 W14 BAD registered?

W14 BAD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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