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X228 WKH

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 WKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,246 miles

Front oil leak

Front washers weak

coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,242 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front oil leak

Front washers weak

coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,332 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight water leak from radiator/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight water leak from radiator/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,238 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link bushes worn

left/right rear suspension arms corroded

oil leak

right front brake pipe corroded

right rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,238 miles

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link bushes worn

left/right rear suspension arms corroded

oil leak

right front brake pipe corroded

right rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,111 miles

front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

front brake pads worn

oil leak

right rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,110 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

front brake pads worn

oil leak

rear brake pads worn to limit

right rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,902 miles

Note! nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,271 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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X228 WKH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X228 WKH, 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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X228 WKH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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