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W601 ULM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 ULM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,785 miles

Exhaust system showing deterioration

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Considered borderline; replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,221 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Dampness evident,but origin of oil misting unknown. Replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,221 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Dampness evident,but origin of oil misting unknown. Replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,178 miles

Exhaust support clamp corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust support clamp corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,043 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,228 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)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,449 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,854 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,854 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,843 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,843 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,663 miles

front and rear pads 50 percent worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,328 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,821 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2008 70,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,726 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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W601 ULM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W601 ULM, 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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W601 ULM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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