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W705 ULM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 ULM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 100,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,164 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,747 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Centre stop light not working

Engine & backaxle oil leaks

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

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2007 92,508 miles

boot brake light not working

brake warning light staying on brakes ok

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 89,245 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light staying on

engine oil leak o/s

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge poss tracking out

rear brake discs rusty

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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W705 ULM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W705 ULM, 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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What year was W705 ULM registered?

W705 ULM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W705 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 ULM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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