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W346 RBK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 36,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 36,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 36,565 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 36,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,807 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 35,736 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill panel corroded hole marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill panel corroded hole marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant leak from rad ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,834 miles

Both outer sill covers corroded/holed

Engine covers fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes and both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,390 miles

Both side sill covers corroded nearside holed

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear diff rubber bush mount slightly worn

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 27,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill (2.4.A.3)

Both side sills slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear diff rubber bush mount slightly worn

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 11,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 6,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 1,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,697 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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W346 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W346 RBK, 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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W346 RBK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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