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W436 ETW

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 ETW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cuts in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,979 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,120 miles

damage across n/s front tyre tread

front shock absorbers damp

Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning lamp on

damage across n/s front tyre tread

front shock absorbers damp

n/s front cable broken

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,464 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,147 miles

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

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

Slight perishing to front left hand tyre wall

Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,919 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 49,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,528 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,523 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)

slight play in offside inner rack joint.

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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W436 ETW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W436 ETW, 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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W436 ETW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W436 ETW safe to buy?

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