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OUI 8455

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 8455
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,674 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 61,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 60,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 43,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,354 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,967 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,217 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 37,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,601 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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OUI 8455 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OUI 8455, 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 OUI 8455 registered?

OUI 8455 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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The MOT history for OUI 8455 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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