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X481 HBM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 HBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 possible punctures ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 possible punctures ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,796 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,071 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,875 miles

NSF tyre uneven tread on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,415 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 25,598 miles

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

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

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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X481 HBM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X481 HBM, 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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X481 HBM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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