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DRZ 3

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,762 miles

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components (not excessive)

Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside & offside outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,255 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 48,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,323 miles

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,616 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,616 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,624 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,547 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both offside front and offside rear tyres cracking at outer and inner sidewalls

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls and nearing wear indicator

Fail 2 Feb 2010 27,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both offside front and offside rear tyres cracking at outer and inner sidewalls

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls and nearing wear indicator

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,551 miles

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

cut at outer sidewall of offside front tyre,not enough to reach inner cord

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking at sidewalls and between treads

slight movement at both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,551 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

cut at outer sidewall of offside front tyre,not enough to reach inner cord

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking at sidewalls and between treads

offside front brake disc scored,corroded and pitted.nearside brake disc corroded

slight movement at both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 23,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,577 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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DRZ 3 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DRZ 3, 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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DRZ 3 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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