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UKZ 330

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,213 mi
Last recorded42,213 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 330
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 37,409 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 37,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake cable outer sleeve in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 20 Aug 2015 33,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Aug 2015 33,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 28,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,590 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,301 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished/cracked

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

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

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,301 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished/cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,946 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,946 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,135 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2009 18,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,873 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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UKZ 330 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKZ 330, 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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UKZ 330 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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