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W804 TLA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW804 TLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,916 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,447 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2023 90,443 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,878 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,749 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,297 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,229 miles

steering has slight free play

Fail 15 Nov 2019 85,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering has slight free play

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,324 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,420 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,300 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,297 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,152 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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W804 TLA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W804 TLA, 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 W804 TLA registered?

W804 TLA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W804 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W804 TLA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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