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W839 RET

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,063 mi
Last recorded144,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 RET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 115,874 miles

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank fixing strap corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 114,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank fixing strap corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,314 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,952 miles

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

tear in outside wall of nearside front tyre (rim protector)

tear in outside wall of offside front tyre (rim protector)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,187 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 50,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 50,495 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 39,428 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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W839 RET is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W839 RET, 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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W839 RET is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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