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W494 XGK

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 XGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,595 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,875 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,497 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,376 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,994 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 24,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH IN THE SAME PLACES AS THE FRONT ONES BUT ARE PASSABLE AT BTIME OF TEST

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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W494 XGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W494 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W494 XGK registered?

W494 XGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W494 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 XGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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