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W559 OFM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 OFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,057 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,453 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 42,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,148 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,756 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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W559 OFM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W559 OFM, 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 W559 OFM registered?

W559 OFM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W559 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 OFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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