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W334 WBM

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,927 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 101,912 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 95,992 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,675 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. inadequate repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2023 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,547 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,546 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,442 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

slight under body corrosion

subframe slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

subframe corroded

tank straps corrded

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,325 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded cooler pipes heavy corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe burst leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe burst leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,200 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,917 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in it

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,936 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT DISCS BADLY WORN==EXH FRONT BRKT CORRODED==

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,110 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,836 miles

slight leak on steering pump

uneven front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,116 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 55,739 miles

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

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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W334 WBM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 W334 WBM, 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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W334 WBM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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