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X468 VPJ

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,274 mi
Last recorded101,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 VPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 101,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,561 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion but addequately supported

slight oil leak from engine- (engine oil)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,302 miles

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

both nearside tyre's chipped

brake pad wear light on

driver's wiper rubber split but still clear's screen

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leak

slight play in both steering arm'a

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 88,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,396 miles

n/s/f shock slightly damp

Fail 3 Dec 2011 82,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f shock slightly damp

n/s/r outer side wall cut

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,069 miles

Both rear Indicator Bulbs Fading

Chips In Windscreen

Coolant Leak From Engine Area

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,981 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,981 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Exhaust Bracket Snapped

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,396 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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X468 VPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X468 VPJ, 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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X468 VPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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