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A13 DRD

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DRD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 92,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 92,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lots of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,342 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,342 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,006 miles

Offside Advise number plate lens missing.

Pass 5 May 2017 85,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,293 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,373 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,729 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,405 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WONT GO OUT ON DASH DISPLAY AND ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE IS MISSING.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,887 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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A13 DRD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 A13 DRD, 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 A13 DRD registered?

A13 DRD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is A13 DRD safe to buy?

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