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W171 PAS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 PAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 82,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,932 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

slight corrosion at both rear subframe mounting areas

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from T.pice above rear axle to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from T.pice above rear axle to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,164 miles

Centre Engine cover, undertray, sill covers obscuring examination of some areas

Pass 25 Aug 2014 79,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2014 79,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,613 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,206 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,114 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,114 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,023 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,023 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,038 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s tail lamp slightly damaged ,not emitting white light

Fail 12 Aug 2008 61,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s tail lamp slightly damaged ,not emitting white light

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,037 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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W171 PAS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W171 PAS, 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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W171 PAS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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