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W452 OAX

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 OAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 137,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,436 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 125,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Dec 2021 125,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle covered in underseal

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusters incomplete / not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 103,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 99,333 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 96,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 96,535 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag ligth stays on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,788 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag ligth stays on

Fail 22 Apr 2012 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2011 93,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,956 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,956 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 68,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,474 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits.

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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W452 OAX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W452 OAX, 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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W452 OAX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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