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W263 NAL

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 NAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,341 miles

medium to heavy corrosion underside of vehicle / subframes / suspension components

slight brake imbalance across front axle

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,951 miles

corrosion showing on front to rear brake and fuel pipes

heavy corrosion under side of vehicle especially front suspension components

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 67,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,159 miles

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

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

underside component parts showing corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,451 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 34,225 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 30,176 miles

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

metal brake pipes pitted and starting to rust

Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,556 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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W263 NAL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc 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 W263 NAL, 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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W263 NAL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W263 NAL safe to buy?

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