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W87 YGF

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,478 mi
Last recorded153,478 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 YGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 153,478 miles

Both front headlamps left hand drive fitted

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2017 141,806 miles

Front Head lights left had drive fitted

Front Wipers smears

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Oil engine on Min.

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose along suspension arm to flexible hose on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose along suspension arm to flexible hose on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,999 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2015 125,999 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

GEO alighnment check recomended

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 116,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside washer jet low on screen

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,304 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,027 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,027 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 76,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front pads and discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,968 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads on 1.5mm 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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W87 YGF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W87 YGF, 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 W87 YGF registered?

W87 YGF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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