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W906 SBR

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW906 SBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,088 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe incorrect parts fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,112 miles

Fuel tank support straps starting to get abit corroded

N/S washer n/w

Steering column crumple section starting to get abit corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,112 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Airbag light at dash stays ON (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light stays ON (5.4.2)

Fuel tank support straps starting to get abit corroded

N/S washer n/w

Steering column crumple section starting to get abit corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,622 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/F ball joint, under load

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Fuel tank support straps getting corroded slightly

Hissing noise from engine area

N/S/F shock absorber starting to get damp with fluid (Leak starting)

O/S/R tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear b/discs abit corroded at faces slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,619 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/F ball joint, under load

B/Discs getting abit corroded at faces

Both rear tyres starting to wear at inner tread edges slightly

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Fuel tank support straps getting corroded slightly

Hissing noise from engine area

N/S/F shock absorber starting to get damp with fluid (Leak starting)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,526 miles

Engine running unevenly at idle.

Rear susupension arms starting to corrode.

Slight oil leak at underside.

Steering column crumple zero has surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,517 miles

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

Engine running abit uneven at idle

Engine underside getting oily (Leak?)

Rear suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

Steering collumn 'CRUMPLE' section starting to get abit corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,613 miles

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Fuel tank support straps starting to get abit corroded

Steeing collumn 'CRUMPLE' section starting to get abit corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Fuel tank support straps starting to get abit corroded

Steeing collumn 'CRUMPLE' section starting to get abit corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,484 miles

Both w/blades split at ends

Engine running abit rough

Small cracks ar screen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,827 miles

Fanbelt getting abit cracked and perrished

Rear suspension arms starting to get abit corroded slightly

Slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint (Rubber bush starting to wear and seperate around bonding at joint - BORDERLINE)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,323 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,681 miles

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

front no/ plate poor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 55,805 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,295 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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W906 SBR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W906 SBR, 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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W906 SBR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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