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W265 RBK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,541 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 80,770 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,449 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger washer jet blocked

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 78,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger washer jet blocked

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.52 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 70,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 65,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 63,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,576 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 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W265 RBK, 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 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W265 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W265 RBK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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