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W399 WGT

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 WGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 91,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 91,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,409 miles

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

brake pad warning light on,front pads getting low,rear pad warning wire cut through

front to rear and rear brake pipes slight corrossion

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

wheels plating coming away causing damage

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre looks underinflated

play n/s/f inner rack joint

wheel rims deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2016 88,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre looks underinflated

play n/s/f inner rack joint

wheel rims deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,048 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

play in both lower arm ball joints just passable advise replaceing

undertray/front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

play in both lower arm ball joints just passable advise replaceing

undertray/front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,325 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,607 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Air bag light staying on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,357 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,300 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,317 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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W399 WGT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W399 WGT, 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 W399 WGT registered?

W399 WGT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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