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W48 KAU

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,538 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 54,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE FROM FLEXIBLE HOSE TO CALIPER ( ON SUSPENSION ARM ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 54,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,282 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 54,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,830 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 53,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Feb 2013 53,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,953 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,680 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W48 KAU 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 W48 KAU, 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 W48 KAU registered?

W48 KAU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W48 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 KAU 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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