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B3 ENG

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 35,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,311 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B3 ENG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B3 ENG, 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 B3 ENG registered?

B3 ENG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is B3 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ENG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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