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W628 WAM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 WAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,178 miles

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,044 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 20,869 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,523 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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W628 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W628 WAM, 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 W628 WAM registered?

W628 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W628 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W628 WAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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