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W216 KDY

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,938 mi
Last recorded140,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 KDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded and have a covering of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 140,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded and have a covering of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 125,952 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,526 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 123,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 120,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,458 miles

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

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

bonnet pins latches are getting very rusty and sticky recomend replacing both soon ie at next service

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,330 miles

power steering pipes at front support mountings split

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 May 2011 85,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipes at front support mountings split

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2010 66,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 54,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,106 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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W216 KDY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W216 KDY, 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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W216 KDY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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