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W601 VEL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 98,457 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 98,457 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,885 miles

high level stop light not working

slight power steering leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,879 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

high level stop light not working

slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,812 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,849 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on inner tread

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,708 miles

Centre stop lamp not working - wiring to lamp unit not visible to prove it is connected.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,916 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,331 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,634 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 17,529 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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W601 VEL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W601 VEL, 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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W601 VEL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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