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W276 RBK

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,882 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 63,882 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,868 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 62,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear section corroded excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 61,540 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,794 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area

Pass 23 May 2017 59,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak (PAS)

Fail 5 May 2016 58,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak (PAS)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,493 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted

O/s/f wheel rubs slightly on inner arch

Play in inner steering joints

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted

O/s/f wheel rubs slightly on inner arch

Play in inner steering joints

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,328 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf brake binding

slight play os rack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,465 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,462 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,297 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 46,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,477 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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W276 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W276 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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What year was W276 RBK registered?

W276 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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