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ACC 968A

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 968A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 50,199 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 48,890 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 23 Apr 2021 47,842 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 47,778 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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 15 Jun 2019 45,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,634 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 40,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,084 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,920 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 34,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,784 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,558 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,901 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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ACC 968A is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ACC 968A, 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 ACC 968A registered?

ACC 968A is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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The MOT history for ACC 968A shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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