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W729 RPE

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,779 mi
Last recorded119,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 RPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,779 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion to both rear metal braker pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 119,779 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion to both rear metal braker pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 119,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side brake pipes corroded.

Rear both side suspension mounting area corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,169 miles

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,153 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

boot floor rusty

n/s sill very rusty

o/s/f sill very rusty

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,297 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 116,282 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

diff mount very worn recommend replacement

Pass 5 May 2021 115,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing NOW: size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing NOW: size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replacing soon (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,680 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,805 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner adges

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,097 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,737 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 78,173 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,951 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,218 miles

Rear brake pads worn low suggest to replace

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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W729 RPE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W729 RPE, 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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W729 RPE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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