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W422 CEB

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 CEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,054 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,674 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 96,674 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,687 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,933 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,892 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute only when hazard switch operated. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 92,892 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute only when hazard switch operated. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,623 miles

hazards flashing fast

Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hazards flashing fast

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,365 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,535 miles

BOTH handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,959 miles

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

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

both sides handbrake outer cables deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both sides handbrake outer cables deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,382 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,817 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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W422 CEB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W422 CEB, 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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What year was W422 CEB registered?

W422 CEB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W422 CEB safe to buy?

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