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T555 NYB

2000 BMW Z3

Brown Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 NYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,678 miles

Offside Rear hand brake /backing plates corroded both side

Rear rear diff mount bush worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body n/s/f sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,830 miles

General corrosion to vehicle body and suspension components

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear diff mount bush slightly poor

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,205 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre worn slightly low

Nearside steering rack seal leaking slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,770 miles

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

Oil leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,804 miles

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and poor

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,616 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,353 miles

Front suspension and components starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear section corroded were clipped (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 52,347 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread (also has cuts visible and in poor condition) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension and components starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, rear section corroded were clipped (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, also N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, also N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,500 miles

Front anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear brake pipes corroded

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2015 44,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 44,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,749 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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T555 NYB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Brown with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T555 NYB, 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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T555 NYB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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