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W61 SKE

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,453 miles

advise all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,772 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON EDGES

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,411 miles

Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cracks on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,468 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 51,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,505 miles

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

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

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 SKE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W61 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W61 SKE registered?

W61 SKE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W61 SKE safe to buy?

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