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W694 TGS

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW694 TGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,774 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 108,773 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall detiorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wall detiorated

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,427 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,482 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,518 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 99,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 84,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,246 miles

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

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

exposed brake pipes starting to salt up/lightly corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

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

exposed brake pipes starting to salt up/lightly corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,348 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres starting to crack in the water channels.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W694 TGS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W694 TGS, 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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W694 TGS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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