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W642 RRU

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 RRU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill ,thin in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,285 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close to body on full lock.

Outer Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight surface corrosion underside at rear.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,452 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front parking lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,026 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 78,026 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush starting to break up rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush starting to break up (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,284 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 68,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,852 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,290 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 57,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,446 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 40,687 miles

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

Offside Front 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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W642 RRU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey 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 W642 RRU, 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

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What year was W642 RRU registered?

W642 RRU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W642 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W642 RRU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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