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X144 KWP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 KWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,335 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,827 miles

mid section blowing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 123,849 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills corroded

coolant leak from radiator

front exhaust hanger snapped

oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 7 Nov 2015 123,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills corroded

coolant leak from radiator

front exhaust hanger snapped

oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,618 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,618 miles

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

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

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 7 Oct 2013 119,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded front to back

hazard switch sticking

rear diff bush perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,546 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 117,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,498 miles

both front tyres close too tread wear indicator

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2011 114,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres close too tread wear indicator

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,228 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 102,228 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,239 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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X144 KWP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X144 KWP, 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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X144 KWP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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