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W199 URF

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 URF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 144,584 miles

Both outer sills corroded. Osf outer sill excessively but not within prescribed area

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Border line excessive covered suspension steering but not brakes. Needs jet washing and sorting. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osr brake hose clip insecure. but not likely to fall off

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear window deteriorated badly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 144,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both outer sills corroded. Osf outer sill excessively but not within prescribed area

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Border line excessive covered suspension steering but not brakes. Needs jet washing and sorting. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osr brake hose clip insecure. but not likely to fall off

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear window deteriorated badly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 141,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 137,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 85,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,265 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,176 miles

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

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

drivers door stiff to open

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,439 miles

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

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

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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W199 URF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W199 URF, 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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W199 URF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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