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W62 NLF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 NLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,905 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,236 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,791 miles

coolant leaking from header tank cap

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to some areas of under body of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 73,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,183 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 57,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 48,963 miles

n/s headlamp adjuster badly worn

Fail 11 May 2007 48,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s headlamp adjuster badly worn

Pass 12 May 2006 42,112 miles

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

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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W62 NLF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W62 NLF, 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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W62 NLF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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