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W492 KFS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,892 mi
Last recorded78,892 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 KFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,892 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 78,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 43,302 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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W492 KFS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W492 KFS, 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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What year was W492 KFS registered?

W492 KFS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W492 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W492 KFS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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