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W102 RAO

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,020 mi
Last recorded136,020 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 RAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 135,588 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

OSR brake pad wear wire not connected

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 135,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OSR brake pad wear wire not connected

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 135,538 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 134,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,839 miles

Corrosion to the power steering pipes

Front LED lamps are loose

OS NS rear tyres have slight wear to the inner face

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 132,064 miles

Front led lamps are loose

Slight corrosion to the power steering pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,000 miles

Corrosion to the NS outer sill at rear

Corrosion to the power steering pipes

Day time running lamps are loose

Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,945 miles

OS NS front after market running lamps are not working as they should and are loose

Slight corrosion to the NS outer sill at rear

Slight corrosion to the power steering pipes

Slight modulation with the front OS brake

Slight play in the OS steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,531 miles

Front after market lamps are not working properly and insecure

Slight corrosion to the power steering pipes

Slight play and noise in the OS steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,696 miles

NS front to rear brake pipe corroded

NSR brake pipe corrosion

power steering leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,572 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,572 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,533 miles

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

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 94,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,571 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 85,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,991 miles

damage to n/s/f sidelight

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,913 miles

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

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

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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W102 RAO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 W102 RAO, 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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W102 RAO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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