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W709 RGC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,566 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,586 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 82,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,673 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,758 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 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W709 RGC, 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 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W709 RGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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