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W683 SJH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,256 mi
Last recorded101,256 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 SJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,256 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 101,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 99,776 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,385 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,535 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2012 89,444 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 87,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 87,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 85,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 83,576 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 83,576 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 79,482 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,482 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,161 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 73,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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W683 SJH 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 56%.

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 W683 SJH, 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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W683 SJH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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