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W116 OBR

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,444 mi
Last recorded16,444 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 16,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 16,435 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 16,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 16,417 miles

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

Splits in all four tyres.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,944 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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W116 OBR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W116 OBR, 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 W116 OBR registered?

W116 OBR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W116 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 OBR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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