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W827 RPG

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 RPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,451 miles

Rear Both rear drop link bushes perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light does not cycle on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,208 miles

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

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

hand brake just within requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,158 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 106,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake just required percentages

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake percentage low

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,471 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Both seatbelt struggle to retract

Front no plate deteriorating

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

Play in both rear axle beam bushes

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Wishbone inner Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Wishbone inner Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Both seatbelt struggle to retract

Front no plate deteriorating

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

Play in both rear axle beam bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,236 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,741 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 55,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W827 RPG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W827 RPG, 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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W827 RPG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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