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X149 MGK

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,925 mi
Last recorded32,925 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 MGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,925 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,831 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 30,831 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,696 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 29,696 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad runing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 26,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,958 miles

offside front tyre very perished DOT CODE 2500 - 225/50vr16

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 23,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,838 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 14,716 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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X149 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X149 MGK, 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 X149 MGK registered?

X149 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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