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W28 HOT

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,543 mi
Last recorded51,543 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 47,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 47,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,224 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 44,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,140 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 May 2021 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2020 39,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,764 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,832 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 May 2010 23,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,299 miles

Advise replace front number plate.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,283 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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W28 HOT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W28 HOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W28 HOT registered?

W28 HOT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W28 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 HOT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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