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W709 RFM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,198 mi
Last recorded133,198 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 RFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 133,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion and covered with grease

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. pipe from rear flexy to front unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre 'RFT' the rest are normal

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

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

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wing, but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. pipe from rear flexy to front unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre 'RFT' the rest are normal

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

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

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wing, but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,118 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,337 miles

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

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,397 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,080 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 97,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 89,293 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 89,293 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 78,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 68,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 58,779 miles

Front tyres Are Worn On Outside Edge. †Nail IN Rear N/S Tyre. †Air Bag Light On.

Pass 7 May 2005 47,946 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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W709 RFM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W709 RFM, 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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W709 RFM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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