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W466 LCF

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 LCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,041 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam top diff mounting. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front fog lamp missing.

wheel spacers fitted to rear wheels.

Fail 24 Aug 2024 83,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour l e ds. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam top diff mounting. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front fog lamp missing.

wheel spacers fitted to rear wheels.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,902 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,949 miles

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

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,790 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 75,054 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,600 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 71,835 miles

centre pipe deteriated

Pass 17 May 2012 70,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 703,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,433 miles

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

OS wiper judders

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,435 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,415 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING BETWEEN TREADS.

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED AND FRONT SECTION BRACKET BROKEN.

SMALL CUT ON NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,786 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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W466 LCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W466 LCF, 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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W466 LCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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