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W552 PGW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 PGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,232 miles

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on tread

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 45,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,933 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

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

borh front tyres close to tread wear bars

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,478 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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W552 PGW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W552 PGW, 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 W552 PGW registered?

W552 PGW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W552 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 PGW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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