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M33 TNG

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 TNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 66,305 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 65,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,245 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,988 miles

both front side light lens cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,705 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2008 39,462 miles

BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATED

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2008 39,462 miles

BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATED

Pass 31 May 2007 33,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,192 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,779 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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M33 TNG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M33 TNG, 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 M33 TNG registered?

M33 TNG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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