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W271 LDP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 LDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 79,212 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 79,212 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,772 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,039 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

front number plate cracked

rear pads on legal limit (1.5mm)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,081 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,096 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION WEAK

HAND BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LOW

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 52,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

SIGNS OF ACCIDENT REPAIR OFFSIDE FRONT

SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W271 LDP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W271 LDP, 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 W271 LDP registered?

W271 LDP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W271 LDP safe to buy?

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