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W181 TNK

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,605 mi
Last recorded79,605 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,605 miles

Corrosion at OSR metal brake pipe.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,009 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 66,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,382 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,142 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,747 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Both rear tyres tread low.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,776 miles

Both rear tyres tread low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 TNK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W181 TNK, 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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W181 TNK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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