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W332 KCD

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 KCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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 22 Feb 2018 108,566 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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 28 Feb 2017 100,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,029 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,708 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,708 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,387 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 75,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,070 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,458 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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W332 KCD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W332 KCD, 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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W332 KCD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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