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W841 PTR

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW841 PTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 94,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,335 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 93,335 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,739 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,023 miles

Both front wheels run very close tp inner wheel arches

Near side rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,599 miles

Advise n/s/r handbrake cable outer is corroded through.

Advise roadwheels have very little clearance between wheel housing and tyres.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 72,500 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2006 72,417 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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W841 PTR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W841 PTR, 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 W841 PTR registered?

W841 PTR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W841 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W841 PTR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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