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2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,890 mi
Last recorded52,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 LOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,373 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 52,373 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,654 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 51,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 49,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,170 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres 14 years old and stepped

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Rear tyres 11 years old, nearside cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,572 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,838 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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100 LOT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 100 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 100 LOT registered?

100 LOT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is 100 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 LOT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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