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W61 RCV

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,110 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on Suspension Arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,620 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 29 Nov 2011 62,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,025 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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W61 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W61 RCV, 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 W61 RCV registered?

W61 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W61 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 RCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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