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WTP 480

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTP 480
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,384 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 81,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,320 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2016 59,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 57,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,948 miles

slight wear to inner edges of both n/s tyres

Pass 16 May 2013 54,533 miles

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 May 2012 52,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,617 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,827 miles

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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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WTP 480 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WTP 480, 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 WTP 480 registered?

WTP 480 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is WTP 480 safe to buy?

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