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W72 RCV

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,725 mi
Last recorded78,725 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 78,725 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated and shaft corroded (2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

some age related corrosion on underbody and suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2024 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms ,cradle and attachment brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

front jacking points corroded slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2024 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms ,cradle and attachment brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

front jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,642 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

all suspension components corroded

steel brake pipes and flexible hose ferrules corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

steering coupling corroded slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,153 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,928 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,928 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working eyelevel (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,999 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,999 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,542 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 54,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,528 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,731 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,731 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,630 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,917 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 36,917 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W72 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 W72 RCV, 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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W72 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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