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W571 GCW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 109,315 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 109,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,888 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 88,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,678 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,154 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake pipe support clip missing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake pipe support clip missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,069 miles

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

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

advise n/s rear brake pipe support clip missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,842 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 61,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,097 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,524 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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W571 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W571 GCW, 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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W571 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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