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W164 OCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 OCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 87,802 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material past flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material past flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,047 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside fuel tank support bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel tank support bracket corroded (requires attention)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2023 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside fuel tank support bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel tank support bracket corroded (requires attention)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2022 84,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,362 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 82,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,735 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on dash

fuel tank straps corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 12 Mar 2018 78,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on dash

fuel tank straps corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,403 miles

osr tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2017 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,703 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear dive seal leaking oil

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,703 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear dive seal leaking oil

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,302 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,302 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,497 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,641 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,225 miles

cuts to sidewall both front tyres

o/s/f roadwheel damaged

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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W164 OCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 W164 OCF, 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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W164 OCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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