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W477 WEU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 WEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,865 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,156 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres perished

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,379 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,379 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,040 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear intermediate silencer starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,121 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,715 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/f lower wishbone outer ball joints worn

Fail 20 May 2006 57,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W477 WEU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W477 WEU, 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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W477 WEU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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