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X298 FDP

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,596 mi
Last recorded73,596 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 FDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,778 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,323 miles

Drivebelt is cracked.

Engine oil leaks. Oil level is above maximum.

Exhaust, some brake and fuel pipes are corroding.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing is split and corroding. Handbrake efficiency is fairly low.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,980 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,137 miles

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

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

N/S/R BRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,137 miles

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

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

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

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

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

N/S/R BRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,169 miles

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

both outer h/brake casings are split

front brake discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,147 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 38,217 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,177 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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X298 FDP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X298 FDP, 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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X298 FDP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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