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X448 FGO

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,540 mi
Last recorded126,540 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,540 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 126,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,702 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 123,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,240 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 112,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,561 miles

both front indicators have started to loose colour

o/s/r tyre tread is low

rear exhaust hanger missing

various brake pipes have started to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,094 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroeded

exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak

front brake pads look low

lower steering coupling has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread is low

Fail 13 Sep 2010 94,093 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes are corroeded

exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak

front brake pads look low

lower steering coupling has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread is low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,994 miles

borh front brake pipes started to corrode

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

n/s/f shock started to leak

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,993 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

borh front brake pipes started to corrode

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

n/s/f shock started to leak

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,048 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,047 miles

Near side rear park brake cable outer split

Pass 13 Sep 2006
Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X448 FGO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X448 FGO, 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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X448 FGO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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