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W522 XBW

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,736 mi
Last recorded136,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,736 miles

N\s handbrake cable outer cover split & cable starting to rust.

n\s\r handbrake cable routed wrong & rubbing on flexy brake hose.

o\s\f tyre worn on edges & getting low .

Pass 5 Jan 2017
Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking within tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear brake pipes greased not allowing a full visual inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,101 miles

both front brake disc back plates corroded

both rear wishbones showing sign of corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,348 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,846 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,519 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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W522 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBW, 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 W522 XBW registered?

W522 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W522 XBW safe to buy?

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