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W188 YTP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 YTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 47,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,315 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 May 2020 44,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 44,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 44,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,846 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 43,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2015 43,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 43,610 miles

multiple of small chips accross windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,926 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 41,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,548 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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W188 YTP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W188 YTP, 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 W188 YTP registered?

W188 YTP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W188 YTP safe to buy?

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