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W189 VMY

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 VMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,789 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,837 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,956 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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W189 VMY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W189 VMY, 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 W189 VMY registered?

W189 VMY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W189 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 VMY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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