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W698 ONN

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 ONN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 145,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 145,213 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,410 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 136,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 129,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 129,020 miles

parking brake requirements just met. offside lower

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake requirements just met. offside lower

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,097 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

exhaust middle section corroded

front exhaust braket broken

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread and tread cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and bald on inner edge

power steering reservoir,pipes,rack and pump damp

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

stone chips in screen

Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

exhaust middle section corroded

front exhaust braket broken

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread and tread cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and bald on inner edge

power steering reservoir,pipes,rack and pump damp

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,346 miles

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

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

both front side light lenses slightly damaged

front brakes slight wear

slight play on joint to steering rack

slight runout on front brakes

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front side light lenses slightly damaged

front brakes slight wear

slight play on joint to steering rack

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 101,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,574 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,173 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,173 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,982 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 58,982 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W698 ONN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W698 ONN, 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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W698 ONN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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