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W727 LNV

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,909 mi
Last recorded162,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 LNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 162,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 162,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 164,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,468 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside rack end ball joint slight play and both sides lower arm ball joints slight play

Rear suspension arms corroded

rear brae pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 155,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,749 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 112,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,682 miles

front arm rear bushes worn

main brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s botton ball joints worn

petrol tank straps corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 108,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front arm rear bushes worn

main brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s botton ball joints worn

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 89,931 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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W727 LNV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W727 LNV, 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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W727 LNV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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