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W70 KRB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,844 mi
Last recorded62,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,844 miles

rear fog light switch sticking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Aug 2025 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,475 miles

corrosion too vehicle and various components, not considered excessive

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

covers on outer sills, rust visible at rear behind covers

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2023 62,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements was sticking out (4.5.3 (a))

all coil springs corroded

covers on outer sills, rust visible at rear behind covers

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2023 62,483 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on all underside of car

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper fuel tank strap corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 62,480 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on all underside of car

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper fuel tank strap corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,478 miles

All suspension arms and components in rusty condition front and rear

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 62,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,273 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

Fail 29 May 2013 60,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2012 59,739 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inside edge.

Fail 28 May 2012 59,739 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inside edge.

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition but clears screen.

Pass 17 May 2011 59,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2010 58,255 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 51,670 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 May 2009 51,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,741 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,741 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,711 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,368 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,170 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads 3/4 worn

near side front shock absorber slight weep

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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W70 KRB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W70 KRB, 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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W70 KRB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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