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W969 RTR

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 RTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front pads 60% worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 116,100 miles

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

front pads 60% worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,982 miles

headlamp aims

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,066 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,064 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,890 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 74,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 60,981 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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W969 RTR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W969 RTR, 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 W969 RTR registered?

W969 RTR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W969 RTR safe to buy?

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