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W849 PBU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,069 mi
Last recorded133,069 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 131,011 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

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

Rear suspension units have Harvey corrosion

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2017 131,011 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension units have Harvey corrosion

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 127,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 125,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,505 miles

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 27 May 2014 123,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 122,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 122,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 113,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING

WIPER MECHANISM FOULING BONNET

Fail 12 Jul 2012 113,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING

WIPER MECHANISM FOULING BONNET

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,539 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 94,556 miles

engine + air bag lights on

front number plate slightly disfigured

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 94,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine + air bag lights on

front number plate slightly disfigured

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,190 miles

number plates discoloured

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,901 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 59,666 miles

cut to N/S/F tyre wall.

Fail 29 Oct 2005 59,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W849 PBU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W849 PBU, 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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W849 PBU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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