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W189 XGK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 XGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,410 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 120,904 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,855 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but ot deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,198 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 XGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGK, 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 W189 XGK registered?

W189 XGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W189 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 XGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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