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W681 PBY

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 81,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,193 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 74,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,183 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 May 2010 64,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r handbrake effort lower than o/s/r

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,466 miles

front tyres on 3mm 225 50 16

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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W681 PBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W681 PBY, 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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W681 PBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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