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W39 VGM

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,741 mi
Last recorded95,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 VGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,143 miles

rear swinging arms starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

rear swinging arms starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,413 miles

nearside front tyre inside edge is worn

nearside rear tyre is worn on the insde edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre inside edge is worn

nearside rear tyre is worn on the insde edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 78,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,039 miles

front discs rusty/scored

front pads low

n/s/f tyre bald/worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre low and inner bald

o/s/f tyre inner low/worn

pas belt cracking

rear discs rusty/scored

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,748 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,713 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

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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W39 VGM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W39 VGM, 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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W39 VGM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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