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W946 RCU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 RCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and uneven

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and uneven

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 80,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and uneven

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and uneven

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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W946 RCU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W946 RCU, 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 W946 RCU registered?

W946 RCU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W946 RCU safe to buy?

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