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299 NUO

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,014 mi
Last recorded60,014 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration299 NUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,014 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 60,014 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,757 miles

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing ,advise new to be fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 58,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing ,advise new to be fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,083 miles

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,788 miles

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,080 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,010 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,944 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,278 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,648 miles

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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299 NUO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 299 NUO, 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 299 NUO registered?

299 NUO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is 299 NUO safe to buy?

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