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A1 THE

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 THE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 42,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,750 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 39,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,359 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 36,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,543 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,496 miles

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

front & rear tyres perished

front tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,087 miles

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

front & rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 15,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 9,812 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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A1 THE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A1 THE, 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 A1 THE registered?

A1 THE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is A1 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 THE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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