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W833 MCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adv slight movement in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,444 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,049 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,438 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 69,991 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 69,991 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 63,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 53,275 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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W833 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W833 MCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W833 MCF registered?

W833 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W833 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W833 MCF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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