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W496 TKL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 TKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 132,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,502 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,502 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,548 miles

Slight play detected at steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

sslight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,585 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

sslight play in offside lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,755 miles

chip in a zone exactly 10mm

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

off side front flexi starting to perish

off side rear tyre slight cut outer side wall

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

washer bottle insecure and broken ( opperational )

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,718 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,176 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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W496 TKL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W496 TKL, 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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W496 TKL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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