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W909 NLA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 NLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake reading low, recommend further inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2020 75,247 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake reading low, recommend further inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,263 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes along suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,596 miles

engine covers

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,741 miles

DIS F AND R CORRODAD

FRONT BUSHES WEEK

NUMBER PLATE DMAGE FRONT

PADS LOW FRONT

Fail 10 Oct 2008 42,741 miles

DIS F AND R CORRODAD

FRONT BUSHES WEEK

NUMBER PLATE DMAGE FRONT

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

PADS LOW FRONT

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,675 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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W909 NLA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W909 NLA, 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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W909 NLA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W909 NLA safe to buy?

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