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W556 PLH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,917 mi
Last recorded76,917 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 PLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,917 miles

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 76,915 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,649 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,767 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,195 miles

exhaust corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 68,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

wiper blades worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front tyre perished and cracked(recomend replacement).

wiper blades worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front and both rear tyres perished and cracked.

rear brake pads thin.

rear brakes slightly uneven.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front and both rear tyres perished and cracked.

offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked between tread ,and worn on outer edge(recomend replacement).

rear brake pads thin.

rear brakes slightly uneven.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 34,575 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

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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W556 PLH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W556 PLH, 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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W556 PLH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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