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W79 PBL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,565 mi
Last recorded38,565 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 PBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 38,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 37,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 37,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 36,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 36,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,206 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking and nearing legal limit

Pass 17 May 2012 32,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,342 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre badly cracked on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut in inner sidewall and badly cracked on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2009 27,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,574 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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W79 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W79 PBL, 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 W79 PBL registered?

W79 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W79 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 PBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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