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X648 UOO

2000 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,183 mi
Last recorded151,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 UOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 151,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f exterior door handle sticking but door locks sercurly shut

Pass 28 Feb 2013 148,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shockers dust covers damaged

esp light indicates fault

Fail 28 Feb 2013 148,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shockers dust covers damaged

esp light indicates fault

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 147,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 140,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 133,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 103,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 103,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,053 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2006 101,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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X648 UOO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X648 UOO, 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 X648 UOO registered?

X648 UOO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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