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W8 KSB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,218 mi
Last recorded92,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 KSB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,405 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield split but is still secure

Exhaust clamp (to gearbox) corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 86,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,436 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,436 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a nail in the sidewall (size- 225/50/16v)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 56,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,252 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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W8 KSB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSB, 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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W8 KSB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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