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W279 UAF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 UAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,120 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,074 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill cover corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,697 miles

Front dip patterns weak

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2020 87,181 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 87,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,188 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings knuckle joint worn (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ...Both... (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ...Outer Sill... (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ...Outer Sill... (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ...Both... (1.7.5a)

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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W279 UAF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W279 UAF, 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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W279 UAF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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