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W761 RKM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,469 mi
Last recorded60,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW761 RKM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,919 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,510 miles

power steering pipe rusty

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,244 miles

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,911 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,282 miles

all brake disks corroded and in poor condition

o/s handbrake noisy upon application

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing,

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,064 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,726 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,224 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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W761 RKM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W761 RKM, 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 W761 RKM registered?

W761 RKM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W761 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W761 RKM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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