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W154 FHE

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 FHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill /floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also badly corroded (7.1.2)

Front tyres getting perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also badly corroded (7.1.2)

Front tyres getting perished

Pass 21 May 2016 89,521 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 86,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 82,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 79,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,777 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,776 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,891 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,605 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL.

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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W154 FHE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W154 FHE, 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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W154 FHE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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