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W391 VGC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,791 mi
Last recorded63,791 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 63,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 63,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 59,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,327 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,189 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,375 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre poor condition cracking

offside front tyre poor condition cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,320 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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W391 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W391 VGC, 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 W391 VGC registered?

W391 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W391 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 VGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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