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W151 PBL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,350 mi
Last recorded52,350 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 PBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,082 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,959 miles

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

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

nsr hand brake cable outer cover split

slight wear front discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,206 miles

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

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

n/s/r hand brake cable outer cover split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,655 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,134 miles

rear tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,165 miles

cut in tread of offside rear tyre.

front tyres worn on edges,nearside front close to limit.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 22,514 miles

front tyres worn on edges to 2mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,442 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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W151 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W151 PBL, 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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W151 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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