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W818 ODE

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

50,548 mi
Last recorded50,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 ODE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 47,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 39,868 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 39,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,129 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,460 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 34,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,857 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 33,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 32,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,671 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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W818 ODE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 W818 ODE, 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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What year was W818 ODE registered?

W818 ODE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W818 ODE safe to buy?

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