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X741 YUG

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,931 mi
Last recorded150,931 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 YUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 150,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn in centre of tread

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

Offside washer jet slightly insecure in housing.

Offside windscreen washer insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly damaged

front to centre exhaust joint deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted

small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2015 150,931 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn in centre of tread

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

Offside windscreen washer insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly damaged

front to centre exhaust joint deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted

small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2015 150,917 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on. Chips in windscreen. N/S washer jet partially blocked.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand. N/S/F brake disc discoloured indicating exposure to heat.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S external door handle slightly insecure. N/S external handle sticks slightly.

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,436 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rev counter inop

Surface corrosion all brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rev counter inop

Surface corrosion all brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2013 83,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 83,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,736 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 78,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,956 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front brake pads worn, bringing warning light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Poly-v belt excessivly cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shockabsorber top mountings splitting.

nearside front tyre on 3mm.

nearside rear parking brake effort low.

offside front flexible brake hose twisted.

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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X741 YUG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X741 YUG, 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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X741 YUG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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