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W216 TYD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 TYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,135 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear tyres 3mm

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,287 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 81,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,633 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,111 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,732 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 46,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,552 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 TYD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W216 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W216 TYD registered?

W216 TYD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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