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W828 PBL

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,608 mi
Last recorded18,608 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW828 PBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 18,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 18,128 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2025 18,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 17,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,063 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,990 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 16 Jun 2005 15,480 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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W828 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W828 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 W828 PBL registered?

W828 PBL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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