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W729 VGC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle rusty in places unable to fully inspect outer sills due to side skirts

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both side skirts covering outer sill

under vehicle rusty in places- slight corrosion around offside rear floor grommet hole

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 93,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 90,746 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 90,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested coil spring broken brakes not tested risk of further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 90,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 90,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,085 miles

N/S/REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,614 miles

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

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

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

slight play o/s front steering

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,946 miles

engine management light staying on

power steering pipe corroded to the pump

Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,855 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO REAR WHEELS RUSTY

E M L LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RREAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,147 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,610 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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W729 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W729 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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W729 VGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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