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W212 RES

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,302 mi
Last recorded32,302 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 RES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 28,779 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corrodded bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 27,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres,no cords xpos at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 27,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,666 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing in groves

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,597 miles

4 tyres perishing due 2 age

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,990 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 21,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,840 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 17,829 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 16,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,250 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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W212 RES is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W212 RES, 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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W212 RES is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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