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W1 TFW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 TFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,551 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,291 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,010 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer SIL/Jacking point within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column lower universal joint to rack dust cover split open

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,776 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,569 miles

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

both handbrake cables in poor condition

both rear tyres 3mm

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside handbrake effort low

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,438 miles

Outer sleeves deteriorated on both park brake cables

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,233 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,907 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,404 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,414 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,732 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,794 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,603 miles

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W1 TFW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 W1 TFW, 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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W1 TFW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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