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W575 OAL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 88,647 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 88,647 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 86,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wires on exhuast (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,073 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,073 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad material has become detached from the backing.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,088 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,576 miles

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

offside front brake caliper bleed nipple damp

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,839 miles

exhaust condition

f tyres perishing

o/s ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,689 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 61,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,368 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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W575 OAL 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 74.1%.

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 W575 OAL, 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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W575 OAL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W575 OAL safe to buy?

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