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W278 UVP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,762 mi
Last recorded63,762 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 UVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 62,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,216 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,140 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,580 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,715 miles

os rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,330 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,330 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,537 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,918 miles

Off side & near side rear subframe bushes worn/weak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W278 UVP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 W278 UVP, 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 W278 UVP registered?

W278 UVP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W278 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 UVP 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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