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W276 UVP

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 UVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 90,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light fogging (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light fogging (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light fogging (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light fogging (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,799 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,641 miles

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

passengers washer jet poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,294 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,655 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,919 miles

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

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

nail in centure of osr tyre tread

Pass 6 May 2008 45,854 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,696 miles

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

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 UVP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W276 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

W276 UVP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W276 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W276 UVP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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