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M300 ORA

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ORA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 86,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable is in a poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,413 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,751 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN/BUSH

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN /BUSH

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,856 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slight smearing

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,189 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO WEAR BARS IN PLACES

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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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M300 ORA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M300 ORA, 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 M300 ORA registered?

M300 ORA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is M300 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ORA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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