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W181 OLH

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,440 mi
Last recorded121,440 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 OLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,720 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 112,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 108,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,587 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 73,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,342 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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W181 OLH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W181 OLH, 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 W181 OLH registered?

W181 OLH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W181 OLH safe to buy?

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