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W759 KBJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner + outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner + outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,960 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 92,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle damp (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,151 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 91,149 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 89,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,759 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt very slow to retract

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,215 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 86,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 83,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,528 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 81,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 80,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 77,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,384 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 62,998 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 62,998 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2005 62,960 miles

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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W759 KBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W759 KBJ, 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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W759 KBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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