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M40 TBY

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/Void of any tread on inner tread area 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/Void of any tread on inner tread area 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/Void of any tread on inner tread area 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 3,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,916 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 39,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 37,389 miles

slight marks through windowscreen

slight play through steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,039 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2012 36,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,720 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 31,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,544 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 28,544 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,592 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,435 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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M40 TBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green 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 M40 TBY, 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 M40 TBY registered?

M40 TBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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