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CAZ 505

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 505
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 63,987 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 63,987 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,143 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,143 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 62,029 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,024 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 57,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 55,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 53,232 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 53,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,778 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,537 miles

play in both front bottom ball joint bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,226 miles

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

both front tyres cuts to sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,782 miles

both front tyres cuts to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,407 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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CAZ 505 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAZ 505, 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.

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What year was CAZ 505 registered?

CAZ 505 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is CAZ 505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 505 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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