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W762 UCW

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW762 UCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,406 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 74,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,363 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,655 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,655 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyre sidewalls deteriorated with age

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,166 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,899 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,896 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Off side front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,993 miles

parking brake is binding slightly after releasing.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,622 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 46,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,743 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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W762 UCW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W762 UCW, 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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W762 UCW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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