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W577 BCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,789 mi
Last recorded103,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW577 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

spring limiters in rear

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spring limiters in rear

Pass 24 May 2017 103,373 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2017 103,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,513 miles

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

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

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

both front top mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front top mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,085 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

slight play in both front lower arm balljoints

Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,714 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges

offside front lower arm inner rear bush deteriated and has slight play

Pass 31 May 2013 99,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,631 miles

Offside and nearside fuel tank straps badly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,811 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,541 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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W577 BCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W577 BCF, 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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W577 BCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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