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W274 PLC

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,287 mi
Last recorded115,287 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 PLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 112,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,482 miles

Front brake disc's lipped!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 225/45/r17 91w budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks 245/40/r17 91w budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner egde!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,936 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

both rear tyres cracked and tread out of shape

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

both rear tyres cracked and tread out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,777 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,777 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,934 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight perishing to nearside lower ball joint cover

Fail 12 Mar 2011 53,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,344 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,090 miles

airbag warning light on

slight bulge/machining imperfection at offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,347 miles

airbag warning light on

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,980 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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W274 PLC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W274 PLC, 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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W274 PLC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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