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W165 XBW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working 382 bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,219 miles

Play in both front lower ball joints

Play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in both front lower ball joints

Play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,197 miles

Flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,197 miles

Flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,111 miles

rear pads 75% worn approx

slight play front tie rods

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,829 miles

slight play in front steering tie rods

Fail 24 Sep 2009 49,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front steering tie rods

Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,430 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 47,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,621 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,946 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Crack in offside front fog lamp

Front brake disc worn and scored

Offside front tyre perished

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Plastic side sill covers fitted

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

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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W165 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W165 XBW, 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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W165 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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