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X383 BVJ

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 BVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 133,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

font anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 155,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

font anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 117,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 103,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,809 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 100,807 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,374 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,711 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,098 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 81,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,082 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,608 miles

rear tyres protrude outside of wheel arches

Fail 2 Nov 2006 67,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 54,491 miles

Advisory N/S/R + O/S/R tyres catching on body

N/S/F side light inoperation = (PRS)

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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X383 BVJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X383 BVJ, 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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X383 BVJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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