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W948 RSX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 RSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear times to (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Apr 2023 76,827 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear times to (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroded

general chassis area corroded

oil leak engine area

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,874 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,210 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,191 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 67,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,538 miles

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear number plate lights come on with knock

advice on o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear mountings

Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,538 miles

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

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

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear number plate lights come on with knock

advice on o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear mountings

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,907 miles

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear number plate lights

advice on slight blow at exhaust centre box

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,935 miles

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on slight blow at exhaust centre box

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,428 miles

advice on front number plate

advice on further look at suspenshon under load

advice slight pitting at brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,495 miles

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

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

monitor nearside rear tyre for wear

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,712 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,712 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,069 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 45,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,577 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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W948 RSX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W948 RSX, 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 W948 RSX registered?

W948 RSX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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