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W6 POT

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,601 mi
Last recorded55,601 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 POT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,307 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 14 Dec 2023 53,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,778 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s seatbelt slow

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,985 miles

front brake balance

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2020 50,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake balance

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to windscreen zone `b`

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,839 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,118 miles

offside front tyre wear low.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,903 miles

both front tyre wear low.

Fail 18 May 2010 28,903 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 25,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,320 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 23,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres 2-3 mm

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 26 May 2006 20,697 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

Fail 26 May 2006 20,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

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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W6 POT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc 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 W6 POT, 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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W6 POT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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