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W689 ODW

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 ODW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,010 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worn.

Offside Front inner and outer edges worn.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,996 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worn.

Offside Front inner and outer edges worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,578 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 80,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,646 miles

rear brake pads , iner pads worn low , all round brake discs iner corrosion developing round outer edges of brake discs.

wheels to be removed and brakes to be checked all round with in 14 days.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,699 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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W689 ODW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W689 ODW, 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 W689 ODW registered?

W689 ODW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W689 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W689 ODW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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