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W329 RUY

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 RUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,796 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 81,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,139 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,879 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,916 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks in tyre sidewall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,916 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres have age related cracks in tyre sidewall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,618 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,920 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,640 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,700 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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W329 RUY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W329 RUY, 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 W329 RUY registered?

W329 RUY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W329 RUY safe to buy?

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