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W617 ODW

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 ODW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,766 miles

BOTH front tyres worn low on edges and perished

Front brake pipes in wheel arch corroded

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Sill corroded

Plastic sill covers obscuring view of components

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Rear or car corroded

middle/rear exhaust hanger missing but system secure

Fail 24 Jul 2017 98,761 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

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

Fail 14 May 2016 97,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer wall

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,495 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 96,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,649 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leaks

Both front wiper blades worn

Exhurst blow

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,482 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 83,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake readings fluctuate slightly

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,195 miles

both front brake hoses perished slightly

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,790 miles

both rear tyre 2-3 mm approx

oil leaks

rear brake pads appear low

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,428 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,553 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,933 miles

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

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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W617 ODW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W617 ODW, 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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W617 ODW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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