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W909 VBV

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 114,984 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,055 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,776 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 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W909 VBV registered?

W909 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W909 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W909 VBV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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