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X38 MGK

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 MGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front shocker damp

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

windscreen stone chip zone B

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,679 miles

windscreen stone chip

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,314 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,617 miles

offside rear park brake effort low.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,413 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,977 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,204 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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X38 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X38 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 X38 MGK registered?

X38 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X38 MGK safe to buy?

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