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W521 RBP

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,729 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,343 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode and pit

Pass 15 May 2009 34,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,591 miles

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

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

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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W521 RBP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W521 RBP, 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 W521 RBP registered?

W521 RBP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W521 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 RBP shows 8 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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