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AFW 787A

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 787A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 1 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes showing corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 99,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,374 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around and from clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,189 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,209 miles

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

Nearside washer not hitting screen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside washer not hitting screen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,882 miles

front brake pads appear to be low,warning lamp is on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power sreering pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,932 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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AFW 787A is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AFW 787A, 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 AFW 787A registered?

AFW 787A is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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