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UAZ 1242

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 1242
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,301 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside front + nearside + offside rear outer sills

Outer sills are covered

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to all four brake disc's

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,806 miles

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

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

Some areas of underside have corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on inner sills

Fail 22 Jul 2022 83,072 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,333 miles

Rear discs slightly worn

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some rust on brae pipes and ferruls

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,326 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear discs slightly worn

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some rust on brae pipes and ferruls

Pass 10 May 2019 79,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,826 miles

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

slight wear in suspension bushes

slight wear on rear discs

Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,826 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

slight wear in suspension bushes

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 8 May 2017 78,302 miles

rear discs worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight rust on brake discs

slight rust on brake pipes

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,164 miles

Has slight play in intermediatte steering shaft.

Pass 2 May 2014 73,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,570 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 52,110 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,070 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 47,389 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 12 May 2009 47,386 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,165 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,165 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 36,025 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 36,025 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,107 miles

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

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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UAZ 1242 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 UAZ 1242, 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 UAZ 1242 registered?

UAZ 1242 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is UAZ 1242 safe to buy?

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