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W378 ALA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,209 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil residue on front of engine and steering components.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,053 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SUSPECT WATER PUMP LEAKING?

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,874 miles

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

Front pipe exhaust mount corroded but still secure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Small chips in windscreen

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,907 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

General corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Light corrosion to all brake disc faces

Some corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Some corrosion to fuel tank straps

Some grab from parking brake

Pass 11 May 2012 63,287 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 63,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,924 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,334 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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W378 ALA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W378 ALA, 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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W378 ALA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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