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W783 UGS

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 UGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,281 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake slight grabbing.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,665 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 75,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,006 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,266 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,266 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,406 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage outside wall

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 59,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W783 UGS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W783 UGS, 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 W783 UGS registered?

W783 UGS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W783 UGS safe to buy?

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