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B20 STO

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,486 mi
Last recorded44,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 STO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,955 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 43,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak (Engine)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,183 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)

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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B20 STO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B20 STO, 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 B20 STO registered?

B20 STO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is B20 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 STO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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