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W389 YOA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 YOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,209 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,780 miles

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

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

engine management light

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,614 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 67,228 miles

offside stoplamp started to work when tapped

Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,115 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 39,350 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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W389 YOA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W389 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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What year was W389 YOA registered?

W389 YOA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W389 YOA safe to buy?

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