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W669 BNW

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW669 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear whaal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,795 miles

play in both bottom ball joints..corrosion exhaust..corrosion front discs..corrosion too metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,268 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,697 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,815 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,696 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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W669 BNW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W669 BNW, 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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W669 BNW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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