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W678 VKK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 115,871 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine temp rises into red on idle but ok with revs

Fail 11 May 2018 113,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light is on

engine temp rises into red on idle but ok with revs

Pass 26 May 2017 108,568 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 108,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lense misty (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 102,648 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,438 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front position lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,438 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front position lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 90,460 miles

brake warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,850 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,847 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 17 May 2012 76,839 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 16 May 2011 70,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 70,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,061 miles

Front side light lenses damaged

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated

Play in nearside front lower swivel

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front side light lenses damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated

Play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 6 May 2009 54,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2009 54,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,002 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,860 miles

slight play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,625 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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W678 VKK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W678 VKK, 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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W678 VKK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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