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W89 YMJ

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 YMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 88,452 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 88,429 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,088 miles

Offside Front tyre , lightly cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre , lightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,204 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,414 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,174 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 71,918 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

small play in lower steering colum

Fail 5 Jun 2012 71,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

small play in lower steering colum

Pass 31 May 2011 66,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,040 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 54,147 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,660 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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W89 YMJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W89 YMJ, 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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W89 YMJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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