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W719 SCS

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 SCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,467 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,181 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 61,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,660 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,660 miles

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

rear brakes 14% imbalanced

Pass 3 May 2007 59,204 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 58,250 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 58,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W719 SCS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W719 SCS, 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 W719 SCS registered?

W719 SCS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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