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W278 NAL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 106,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,620 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 72,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 58,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2012 58,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,365 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 May 2010 52,431 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 47,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 18 May 2007 36,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 10 May 2006 31,104 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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W278 NAL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W278 NAL, 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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W278 NAL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W278 NAL safe to buy?

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