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2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 62,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 58,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,551 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Throttle pedal stiff in operation

Pass 30 May 2012 47,042 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009
Pass 3 May 2007 36,935 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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W123 BMW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W123 BMW, 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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What year was W123 BMW registered?

W123 BMW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W123 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 BMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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