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W49 CBW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,773 mi
Last recorded87,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 CBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front anti rollbar links bottom bush's slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2020 87,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front anti rollbar links bottom bush's slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wiper blades worn still clear screen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,928 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,115 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)

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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W49 CBW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W49 CBW, 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 W49 CBW registered?

W49 CBW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W49 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 CBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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