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M88 AYR

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 AYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,263 miles

Front suspension parts rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 96,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 83,937 miles

dash warning light showing clutch pedal loose both rear shock top mounts perrishing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside screreen washer jet does not work, but just sufficient water from offside. Advise attention.

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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M88 AYR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M88 AYR, 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 M88 AYR registered?

M88 AYR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is M88 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 AYR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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