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W177 EAB

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 EAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,305 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Ends Of Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 111,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Suspension Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bad Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad Cracks Not To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Ends Of Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 107,965 miles

both front brake flexi hoses have slight cracking

both sill members are starting to corrode at rear ends

headlamp lenses poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,216 miles

all brake discs corroded

front brake hoses slight cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2019 107,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all discs corroded

coolant leak

front brake hoses slight cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,216 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.OIL/WATER LEAKS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.OIL/WATER LEAKS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 1 May 2013 106,091 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.OIL/WATER LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.CORROSIOIN MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO FOULING INNER WING.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 106,091 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

SCREEN DAMAGE.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.OIL/WATER LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.CORROSIOIN MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO FOULING INNER WING.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,928 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

milage incorect at initial test

Fail 28 Feb 2011 589,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,437 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and lipped.

oil leak from front of engine.

os/r coil spring corroded.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

temp gauge shows car overheating on idle.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,781 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

AIRBAG LAMP ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT LAMP MISSING? ON BUMPER

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

RADIATOR INSECURE AND LEAKING?

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,443 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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W177 EAB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W177 EAB, 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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W177 EAB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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