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W433 OHB

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW433 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,024 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 104,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,187 miles

Rear Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,623 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,078 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 100,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,942 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 31,003 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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W433 OHB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W433 OHB, 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 W433 OHB registered?

W433 OHB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W433 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W433 OHB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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