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W176 UOB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 UOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 32,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,487 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,867 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,259 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 15,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,533 miles

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

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

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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W176 UOB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W176 UOB, 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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What year was W176 UOB registered?

W176 UOB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W176 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 UOB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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