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T28 DTP

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 DTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 108,574 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (on rear arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 107,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,206 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,202 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,956 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,333 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,452 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 93,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,433 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 9 Jul 2012 86,431 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2011 80,288 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge on raised tread

Pass 20 May 2010 72,832 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 67,410 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SRS warning lamp is on

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 29 May 2009 67,410 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SRS warning lamp is on

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres very low on tread and starting to perish

front pads very low

n/s/r tyre low on tread

slight play in o/s ball joint

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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T28 DTP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T28 DTP, 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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T28 DTP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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