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W171 YNM

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 YNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,774 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Inner rim very slightly (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,334 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,334 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 49,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,681 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,790 miles

slight wear in offside rack knuckle

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,227 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,238 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,696 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 YNM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W171 YNM, 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 W171 YNM registered?

W171 YNM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W171 YNM safe to buy?

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