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W987 MAE

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,189 mi
Last recorded118,189 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 MAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 118,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 110,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 108,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 107,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 104,716 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f side light lenses damaged

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 104,606 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f side light lenses damaged

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2012 99,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2012 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,461 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 94,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,937 miles

advise play in n/s/f bottom ball joint. slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.bonnet catches require attension (difficult to close).

propshaft damper breaking up. o/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,352 miles

advize slight free play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,352 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advize slight free play in o/s/f steering rack joint

Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 36,792 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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W987 MAE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W987 MAE, 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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W987 MAE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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