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W988 KMR

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 KMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,044 miles

front shox slightly weak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light lit

offside front disc is orange coloured, pads are low and crumbling, signs of overheating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light lit

front shox slightly weak

offside front disc is orange coloured, pads are low and crumbling, signs of overheating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,344 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,989 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,173 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,173 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 56,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 56,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W988 KMR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W988 KMR, 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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W988 KMR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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