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W203 GYY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 GYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,286 miles

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

airbag light on

both front outer washer jets blocked

offside dipbeam on minimum

petrol cap seal starting to crack

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside dipbeam on minimum

petrol cap seal starting to crack

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

airbag light on

both front outer washer jets blocked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,299 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,662 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs rusted.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,747 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,453 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,968 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 47,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

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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W203 GYY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W203 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 W203 GYY registered?

W203 GYY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W203 GYY safe to buy?

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