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W198 GYY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,690 mi
Last recorded102,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 GYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill[jacking point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill[jacking point] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill cover rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,485 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both offside and nearside headlamps are for left hand drive vehicles (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,474 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 97,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 97,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,852 miles

headlamp mask convertors fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,620 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,461 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 49,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,734 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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W198 GYY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W198 GYY, 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 W198 GYY registered?

W198 GYY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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