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W147 AOR

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 AOR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 104,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 102,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear over the the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear over the the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 101,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,685 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,013 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,983 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,430 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,463 miles

front no.plate cracked

offside front sidelight lamp damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no.plate cracked

offside front sidelight lamp damaged

Pass 1 May 2008 68,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,867 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,867 miles

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

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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W147 AOR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W147 AOR, 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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W147 AOR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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