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W359 GYX

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,629 mi
Last recorded92,629 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 GYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,283 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,913 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,828 miles

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 21 May 2007 58,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,755 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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W359 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W359 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W359 GYX registered?

W359 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W359 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 GYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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