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D2 ALX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,139 mi
Last recorded68,139 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,898 miles

both front tyres are 12 years old

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,776 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 67,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,124 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,964 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

offside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,973 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,738 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,703 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,471 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,212 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D2 ALX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D2 ALX, 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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D2 ALX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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