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X137 FNH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 134,690 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,054 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 134,054 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,406 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,406 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 121,669 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

Engine managemnt light on

Fluctuation n/s/r brake // Rear brake discs corroded

O/s/r tyre low tread // N/s/r tyre near legal limit and nail in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2011 121,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone rear bushes seperating // Severe engine oil leak (Front of engine)

Engine managemnt light on

Fluctuation n/s/f and n/s/r brakes // Imbalance front brakes

O/s/r tyre low tread // N/s/r tyre near legal limit and nail in tread

Rear brake discs corroded // *Front brake discs heavily corroded*

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,682 miles

auxillary drive belt perish cracked

both front brake discs corroded

front wipers smear

oil mist front of engine (suspect cam cover)

slight play/wear o/s steering tie rod

Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,681 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

auxillary drive belt perish cracked

both front brake discs corroded

oil mist front of engine (suspect cam cover)

slight play/wear o/s steering tie rod

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,681 miles

auxillary drive belt perish cracked

both front brake discs corroded

front wipers smear

oil mist front of engine (suspect cam cover)

slight play/wear o/s steering tie rod

Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,592 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

front brake discs ccorroded

fuel filler cap seal perish cracked

n/s/f tyre low tread

oil mist rear diff pinion

Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,591 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

front brake discs ccorroded

front wipers smear

fuel filler cap seal perish cracked

n/s/f tyre low tread

oil mist rear diff pinion

Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,344 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Both rear main metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and n/s near limit

Cracks in n/s, centre + o/s of windscreen

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers smear

N/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s chassis rail damaged at front (floor)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,344 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Both rear main metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and n/s near limit

Cracks in n/s, centre + o/s of windscreen

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers smear

N/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

O/s chassis rail damaged at front (floor)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,276 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

lower steering shaft slight play in rubber disc.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,534 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,534 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 49,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 49,719 miles

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

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

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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X137 FNH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X137 FNH, 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 X137 FNH registered?

X137 FNH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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