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W55 BMW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,440 mi
Last recorded50,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle under body generally rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,916 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 47,270 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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W55 BMW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W55 BMW, 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 W55 BMW registered?

W55 BMW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W55 BMW safe to buy?

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