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W394 PSH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,788 mi
Last recorded47,788 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 PSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,788 miles

advise(all tyre treads cracking &perishing)

advise(front discs surfaces corroded()

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded )

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake performance low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front side light lenses cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2019 45,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake performance low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front side light lenses cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2019 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both sides position lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear handbrake has a lower braking performance than offside

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,253 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp lens broken

Fail 8 Dec 2016 34,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp lens broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,256 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 27,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,803 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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W394 PSH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W394 PSH, 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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W394 PSH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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