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W586 UTF

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

252,593 mi
Last recorded252,593 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW586 UTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 252,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 247,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 240,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 240,485 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 232,608 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 232,606 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 226,734 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 226,633 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 217,361 miles

Offside outer sill cover corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 217,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill cover corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 211,986 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer cover sill in very poor condition.

Fail 29 May 2020 211,986 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer cover sill in very poor condition.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 200,790 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 200,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 185,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 177,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 167,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 157,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 157,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 135,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 123,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 113,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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W586 UTF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W586 UTF, 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 W586 UTF registered?

W586 UTF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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