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W872 PSD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 PSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,697 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,973 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill has hole init (6.1.B.2)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,241 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking Slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosiond To Both Outer Skirts

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,095 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,927 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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W872 PSD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W872 PSD, 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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W872 PSD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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