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W711 XSB

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,324 mi
Last recorded78,324 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 XSB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs corroded

damage to n/s front bumper

excessive surface corrosion of all under body suspension patrs

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs corroded

damage to n/s front bumper

excessive surface corrosion of all under body suspension patrs

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,223 miles

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

all under body suspension components very rusty

front discs corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all under body suspension components very rusty

front discs corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,033 miles

suspension components very rusty front and rear

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,033 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension components very rusty front and rear

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive surface corroion of suspension parts

Fail 14 Mar 2015 75,062 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive surface corrosion of all suspension parts

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,969 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

spare wheel carrier rusted.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

spare wheel carrier rusted.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,940 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes poor

Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,850 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front brake pipes poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light illuminated

front wipers smear, still clear screen

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

off side front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light illuminated

front wipers smear, still clear screen

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

off side front bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,744 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,971 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 50,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 50,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/f fog lamp missing

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

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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W711 XSB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W711 XSB, 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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W711 XSB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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