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W894 VDN

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 VDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 73,835 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,641 miles

front brake pads 75% worn appox

offside handbrake lower on effort

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,657 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

noise from engine suspect water pump worn

Fail 3 May 2013 57,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

noise from engine suspect water pump worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,991 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,036 miles

engine light on

front brake reaction bushes weak

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre badly perished and worn inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,080 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,267 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,430 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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W894 VDN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W894 VDN, 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 W894 VDN registered?

W894 VDN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W894 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W894 VDN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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