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W933 XGN

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 XGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,485 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,795 miles

Corrosion in metal fuel tank strap

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion in metal fuel tank strap

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,630 miles

Corrosion in front exhaust bracket

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,630 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,740 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

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

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

corrosion in front exhaust mounting

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

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

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

corrosion in front exhaust mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,757 miles

Corrosion in front exhaust bracket

Corrosion in offside and nearside front and rear brake discs

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight misting around PAS pressure pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion in front exhaust bracket

Corrosion in offside and nearside front and rear brake discs

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight misting around PAS pressure pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,270 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,270 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,151 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,248 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W933 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W933 XGN, 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 W933 XGN registered?

W933 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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