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W553 XNP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,884 mi
Last recorded30,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 XNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,884 miles

Play at O/S of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,155 miles

Play - O/S of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,416 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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W553 XNP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W553 XNP, 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 W553 XNP registered?

W553 XNP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W553 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 XNP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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