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W873 RHT

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 RHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,993 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 134,993 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,415 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 133,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,919 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 129,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,263 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 124,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 120,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 120,763 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2015 115,607 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,356 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,301 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

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

Pass 26 May 2011 96,454 miles

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

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm,both rears wearing on inside edges.

Pass 11 May 2010 91,334 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 11 May 2010 91,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 7 May 2009 85,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 78,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,374 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,583 miles

Both rear tyres near legal limit.

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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W873 RHT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W873 RHT, 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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W873 RHT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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