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W76 HES

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 HES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,717 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,404 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 97,353 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective emissions has failed (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,898 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear inner sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and both rear sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,152 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and both rear sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,193 miles

underside has underseal at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2021 94,162 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight wear in front suspension wishbone rear bushes, N/S front suspension outer ball joint & all brake discs. Slight corrosion in front suspension struts, various steel brake pipes, fuel tank straps, various underside areas & mid exhaust.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,332 miles

Handbrake reading low on nearside rear

Slight wear in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & front suspension outer ball joints & all brake discs. Slight corrosion in front suspension struts, various steel brake pipes, rear suspension arms, fuel tank straps & mid exhaust.

Pass 2 May 2019 88,124 miles

N/S parking brake effort slightly low. Slight perishing N/S/F brake hose. Slight corrosion front suspension struts, various brake pipes, rear suspension arms, fuel tank straps & exhaust.

Slight wear in front suspension arm outer ball joints & rear bushes. Rear tyres nearing minimum. Screw in O/S/F tyre tread.

Pass 1 May 2018 84,899 miles

Slight wear in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & front suspension outer ball joints & all brake discs. Slight corrosion in various steel brake pipes, rear suspension arms, outer sills, fuel tank straps & mid exhaust.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,899 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & front suspension outer ball joints & all brake discs. Slight corrosion in various steel brake pipes, rear suspension arms, outer sills, fuel tank straps & mid exhaust.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,097 miles

Slight corrosion in various steel brake pipes, rear suspension arms & mid exhaust. Slight wear in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & front suspension outer balljoints. Slight wear in front brake discs.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 79,643 miles

Slight corrosion rear suspension arms, sills, various brake pipes & mid exhaust.

Slight wear in front suspension arm outer ball joints & rear bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,643 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion rear suspension arms, sills, various brake pipes & mid exhaust.

Slight wear in front suspension arm outer ball joints & rear bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,237 miles

Slight corrosion in various brake pipes (greased), outer sills, rear suspension arms & mid exhaust. Slight wear front suspension wishbone rear bushes, O/S ball joint, front brake discs & wipers. Front tyres approx 2.5mm.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,232 miles

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

Slight corrosion in various brake pipes (greased), outer sills, rear suspension arms & mid exhaust. Slight wear front suspension wishbone rear bushes, O/S ball joint, front brake discs & wipers. Front tyres approx 2.5mm.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,006 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes & mid exhaust. Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes & nearside outer balljoint. Slight wear in front brake discs. Wipers part worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,006 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes & mid exhaust. Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes & nearside outer balljoint. Slight wear in front brake discs. Wipers part worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,757 miles

Slight deterioration in front suspension wishbone rear bushes & nearside outer balljoint. Slight corrosion in rear brake pipes (previously waxed) & mid exhaust. Slight wear in front brake discs.

Pass 3 May 2012 69,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres near werar limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,921 miles

Slight corrosion in rear steel brake pipes, power steering pipes & mid exhaust. Slight wear in front brake discs & front suspension outer ballpins.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion in rear steel brake pipes, power steering pipes & mid exhaust. Slight wear in front brake discs & front suspension outer ballpins.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,156 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipes, rear brake pipes & mid exhaust silencer skin. Slight wear front suspension outer balljoints & front brake discs.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,156 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipes, rear brake pipes & mid exhaust silencer skin. Slight wear front suspension outer balljoints & front brake discs.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,334 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & rear brake pipes (previously waxed) & exhaust mid silencer. Slight wear front brake discs & O/S/F suspension lower outer balljoint.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,334 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & rear brake pipes (previously waxed) & exhaust mid silencer. Slight wear front brake discs & O/S/F suspension lower outer balljoint.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,603 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipe & Rear brake pipes - waxoyled.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,774 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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W76 HES is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W76 HES, 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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W76 HES is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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