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W706 WGP

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,849 mi
Last recorded188,849 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 WGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 188,849 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill cover corroded and holed

Pass 4 Jan 2019 186,284 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint worn and play

both frot anti roll bar link bushes worn

front and rear brake pipes corroded and worn

Pass 27 Dec 2017 183,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit will be illegal in a few miles (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 183,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit will be illegal in a few miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 181,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 173,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 173,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 159,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 150,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear disc rather worn.pads worn near to min.osf tyre worn on edge.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 144,199 miles

Rear brake discs worn to acceptable limit, rear pads 3/4 worn, handbrake cables worn (outers split),offside front shock absorber damp, nearside front tyre worn near to minimum, nearside rear tyre 3/4 worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 144,199 miles

Rear brake discs worn to acceptable limit, rear pads 3/4 worn, handbrake cables worn (outers split),offside front shock absorber damp, nearside front tyre worn near to minimum, nearside rear tyre 3/4 worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 131,810 miles

sills covered, exhaust rusting, o/s/r spring rusted(attention required soon), rear discs worn/rusting, o/s/f strut damp

Pass 8 Oct 2010 113,698 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 113,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust rusting

Fail 2 Sep 2009 94,891 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads 3/4 worn, exhaust rusting, hand brake cabels worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,891 miles

front pads 3/4 worn, exhaust rusting, hand brake cabels worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 516,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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W706 WGP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W706 WGP, 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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W706 WGP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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