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W749 ABA

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,009 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 100,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,797 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,797 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 90,864 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 9 Jun 2014 89,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 87,025 miles

nearside rear brake hose damaged.(advise to replace)

offside front wheel close to body on lock

Fail 10 May 2013 87,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake hose damaged.(advise to replace)

offside front wheel close to body on lock

Pass 5 May 2012 71,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,826 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 67,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 55,054 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 30,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,109 miles

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

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

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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W749 ABA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W749 ABA, 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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W749 ABA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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