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W817 RGS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,668 mi
Last recorded103,668 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 RGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,668 miles

handbrake getting low n/s

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,635 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,338 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,124 miles

front tyres wearing slightly low

surface corrosion on steering colomn

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,418 miles

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

damage to offside front position lamp

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,418 miles

damage to offside front position lamp

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,704 miles

damage to front number plate

hazard lamp switch sticking

surface corrosion offside rear brake disc

Fail 28 Mar 2009 81,704 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to front number plate

hazard lamp switch sticking

surface corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,120 miles

rear axle carrier bushes may be worn

rear offside brake disc rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 73,496 miles

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

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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W817 RGS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W817 RGS, 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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W817 RGS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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