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W349 YOA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,895 mi
Last recorded115,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 YOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 115,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 115,867 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust system has leak(marked) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 114,605 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,447 miles

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 105,369 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Fail 7 Nov 2014 99,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,969 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,373 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,046 miles

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

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

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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W349 YOA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W349 YOA, 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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W349 YOA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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