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W522 OAL

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,885 mi
Last recorded68,885 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,141 miles

Advise both rear axle beam bushes worn

Advise front pads low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,504 miles

Front 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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W522 OAL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W522 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

W522 OAL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W522 OAL safe to buy?

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