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W5 PRT

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 PRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 74,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 74,193 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,232 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f + both rear tyres getting close to min limits

slight lift o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,129 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r getting close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,183 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres + o/s/f getting close to limits

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,432 miles

o/s/f tyre close to min limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,032 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 64,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,101 miles

nail in tyre

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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W5 PRT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W5 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W5 PRT?

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What year was W5 PRT registered?

W5 PRT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W5 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 PRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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