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D12 AKL

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 AKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 84,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,644 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength AND REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength AND REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,324 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise o/s and n/s sill covers corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wear and sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,321 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,016 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,131 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,437 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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D12 AKL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D12 AKL, 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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D12 AKL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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