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W8 CHY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 CHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 81,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 81,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Washers weak but clearing windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,020 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,264 miles

some perish cracks in rear tyres treads

some surface rust on brake discs , possibly due to lack of use

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,312 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres cracking in tyre treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and cracked treads

slight play in both ends of steering rack

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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W8 CHY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W8 CHY, 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 W8 CHY registered?

W8 CHY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W8 CHY safe to buy?

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