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W78 OGM

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 OGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,931 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 78,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f slight bind on brake

power steering pipe corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,972 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,676 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 63,563 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 58,449 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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W78 OGM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W78 OGM, 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 W78 OGM registered?

W78 OGM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W78 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 OGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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