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2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,613 mi
Last recorded91,613 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,653 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,561 miles

Both front disks are corroded on inner edge

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear disks are slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,561 miles

Both front disks are corroded on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear disks are slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,064 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,391 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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W728 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W728 VGC, 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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W728 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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