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N16 UNO

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 UNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,360 miles

Front Front Small chip in zone A of windscreen (not exceeding 10mm or obstructing drivers view)

Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,360 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Front Small chip in zone A of windscreen (not exceeding 10mm or obstructing drivers view)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,990 miles

Front Smal chip in zone A of windscreen (not exceeding 10mm or obstructing drivers view)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,931 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,924 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 62,093 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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N16 UNO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N16 UNO, 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 N16 UNO registered?

N16 UNO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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