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W617 WTA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 WTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,960 miles

Nearside Front brake binding when rotated by hand

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,113 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,924 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2014 46,135 miles

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

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

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 10 Jun 2013 45,213 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2012 44,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,564 miles

both front brake discs surface corrosion

rear diff rear mounting starting to seperate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,354 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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W617 WTA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W617 WTA, 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 W617 WTA registered?

W617 WTA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W617 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W617 WTA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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