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W166 COO

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 COO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,397 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 81,397 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,163 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,163 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,042 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES 1.6 MM

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,040 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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W166 COO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W166 COO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W166 COO registered?

W166 COO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W166 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 COO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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