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W532 RBK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,906 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF inner / outer sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR inner/ outer sills heavilyt corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 120,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,596 miles

Coolant leak From the radiator expansion bottle seal ()

Fuel cap seal perished, but still seals the tank effectively.

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from the timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 115,516 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 115,516 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers corroded and holed

Fail 13 Apr 2018 109,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers corroded and holed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,273 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,273 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,701 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,700 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,253 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,876 miles

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

front exhaust braket broken

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s/f wishbone rear bush breaking up

o/s/r brake disc corroding

oil leak ?

rear suspension arms corroding

wiper blades weak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

front exhaust braket broken

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s/r brake disc corroding

oil leak ?

rear suspension arms corroding

wiper blades weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on dash

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust corroding and slight blow

front exhaust clamp corroded

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up slight play

oil leak ?

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak ?

prop shaft front coupling perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,692 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

engine light stays on

f/n/s tyre close to limit

f/o/s tyre on limit

no.plates deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2009 65,423 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

engine light stays on

f/n/s tyre close to limit

f/o/s tyre on limit

no.plates deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,086 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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W532 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W532 RBK, 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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W532 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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