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W188 TNK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,444 mi
Last recorded33,444 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 TNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 25,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,621 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 17,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 4,970 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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W188 TNK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W188 TNK registered?

W188 TNK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W188 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 TNK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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