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X42 NGH

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,368 mi
Last recorded194,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 NGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 194,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear - outer sill corroded

underside components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 194,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear - outer sill corroded

underside components corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 194,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 193,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 191,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 183,557 miles

slight play in rack arms/inner

Fail 9 Jun 2017 183,557 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in rack arms/inner

Pass 3 Jun 2016 176,251 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 176,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 168,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 155,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 143,080 miles

both front exhaust clamps rusty

Fail 17 May 2013 143,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 18 May 2012 129,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 116,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 102,153 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 84,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,457 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,014 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 49,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 May 2006 49,450 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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X42 NGH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X42 NGH, 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 X42 NGH registered?

X42 NGH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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