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W212 RCC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,776 mi
Last recorded74,776 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 RCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,291 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and back suspension quite rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2022 69,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and back suspension quite rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,496 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,413 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,413 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,520 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,973 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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W212 RCC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W212 RCC, 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 W212 RCC registered?

W212 RCC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W212 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W212 RCC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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