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998 DRH

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration998 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 92,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres stepping

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Apr 2013 69,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,032 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 46,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished

nsr tyre stepping and perished

Fail 6 May 2008 46,238 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

nsr tyre stepping and perished

Pass 4 May 2007 40,585 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 34,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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998 DRH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 998 DRH, 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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998 DRH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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