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W265 PDU

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,937 mi
Last recorded116,937 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 PDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 116,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN UNDER SEALED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 115,800 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills corroded near jacking points

reverse lights not working

signs of wheel fouling inner wheel arch o/s/f

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2024 115,800 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills corroded near jacking points

reverse lights not working

signs of wheel fouling inner wheel arch o/s/f

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,612 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 114,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,734 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 113,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 112,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroding

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 101,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 97,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 93,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,953 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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W265 PDU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W265 PDU, 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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W265 PDU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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