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X48 WCA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 WCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 113,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 113,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,581 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,881 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2012 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar drop links rubber boots split

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2010 59,518 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 52,220 miles

front o/s wishbone bush starting to split

slight judder from the front brakes

Pass 22 May 2008 47,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,440 miles

Slight play in the steering

Slight wear & movement in the offside brake reaction bush

Pass 26 May 2006 39,587 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,775 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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X48 WCA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 X48 WCA, 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 X48 WCA registered?

X48 WCA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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