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W16 ASB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 ASB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 113,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,003 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,003 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,883 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,366 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,016 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,770 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear axle mounting rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,455 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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W16 ASB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W16 ASB, 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 W16 ASB registered?

W16 ASB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W16 ASB safe to buy?

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