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W608 WOD

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,097 mi
Last recorded14,097 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 WOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 14,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 13,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,165 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,958 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 12,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,861 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 12,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,780 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroding.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,524 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,443 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 12,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,730 miles

Front undertray broken.

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

Pass 9 May 2008 9,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,332 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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W608 WOD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W608 WOD, 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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W608 WOD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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