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W151 RDU

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 RDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 109,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,987 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 108,977 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 106,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lip of rust on rear discs

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,113 miles

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

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

both front wipers smear slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 90,529 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 90,529 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT.(INBALANCED)

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

RE./ CIRC MOUNTINGS

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

SERVICE INDICATOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,003 miles

N/S/R PARK BRAKE ,SLOW TO REACT

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,447 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,549 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W151 RDU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 W151 RDU, 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 W151 RDU registered?

W151 RDU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W151 RDU safe to buy?

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