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W522 EAX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,828 mi
Last recorded50,828 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 EAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 50,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,865 miles

Please Note Craking To Within Tread Area On Both Front Tyres. Craking Showing Side Wall O/s/f But No Cords Showing

Please Note Slight tinting To Windows

Please Note light Surface Corrsion Showing To All Disc's

Please note slight travle on foot brake pedaL

Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Please Note Craking To Within Tread Area On Both Front Tyres. Craking Showing Side Wall O/s/f But No Cords Showing

Please Note Slight tinting To Windows

Please Note light Surface Corrsion Showing To All Disc's

Please note slight travle on foot brake pedaL

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,677 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2011 38,062 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 38,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,501 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,501 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 31,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 29,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W522 EAX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W522 EAX, 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 W522 EAX registered?

W522 EAX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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