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W166 XGN

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 XGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 44,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose mounting point corroded off (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 44,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,897 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has worn unevenly on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has worn unevenly on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,060 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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W166 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W166 XGN, 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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W166 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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