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W522 PDU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

152,644 mi
Last recorded152,644 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 PDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 152,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 145,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,009 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,839 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,746 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,081 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f wheel fouling arch but only when jacked up

Fail 26 Jun 2010 51,019 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,182 miles

O/S & N/S REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,182 miles

O/S & N/S REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 27,423 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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W522 PDU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 W522 PDU, 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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W522 PDU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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