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W262 TPP

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 TPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 72,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,498 miles

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

both front tyres perrish on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,272 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,539 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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W262 TPP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 W262 TPP, 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 W262 TPP registered?

W262 TPP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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