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W698 AKP

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 AKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,125 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,666 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 84,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,795 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,559 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)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 53,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front 225/50W16 tyre perished 3/4mm

Rear 225/50W16 tyres perished

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,988 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,988 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,636 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 23,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,931 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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W698 AKP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W698 AKP, 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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W698 AKP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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