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W425 VBV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 95,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 92,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 89,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,574 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,984 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 85,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,379 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2012 79,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion on underside

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside rear brake disc pitted

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,971 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,971 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,698 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 70,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W425 VBV 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 68.4%.

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 W425 VBV, 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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W425 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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