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W357 WBM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,654 mi
Last recorded58,654 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 58,654 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,258 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 57,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

park brake lower reading n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,434 miles

n/s parking brake recording lower effort

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,516 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint rubber bush split.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front lower ball joint rubber bush split.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,535 miles

nearside rear starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 2.5mm (225/50zr16 92w)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 2.5mm (225/50zr16 92w)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,052 miles

both rear tyres the inner tread is starting to wear unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres the inner tread is starting to wear unevenly

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 41,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 41,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 39,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,266 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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W357 WBM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W357 WBM, 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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W357 WBM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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