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W768 YNK

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 YNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,998 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 97,995 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 93,679 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 93,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 91,481 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread between 2-3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread between 2-3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 80,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,102 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 76,704 miles

Front and Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,611 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,536 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 18 Jul 2009 69,037 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2008 63,121 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 50,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 37,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,036 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W768 YNK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W768 YNK, 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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W768 YNK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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