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W716 RCU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 RCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 102,633 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 102,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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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W716 RCU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W716 RCU, 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 W716 RCU registered?

W716 RCU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W716 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 RCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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