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W781 UMO

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,236 mi
Last recorded36,236 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 UMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 36,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 34,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 33,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,492 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 33,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,844 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres slightly perrished between tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,481 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm. nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,604 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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W781 UMO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W781 UMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W781 UMO registered?

W781 UMO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W781 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 UMO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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