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W868 UMY

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 UMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 110,415 miles

All Direction Indicators & Side Repeaters Slightly Discoloured

All Supsension Components Corroded

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose

Exhaust Middle Box Corroded & Hanger Deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tank Straps Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Inner Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

metal Side Sill Covers Fitted & Corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 110,415 miles

All Direction Indicators & Side Repeaters Slightly Discoloured

All Supsension Components Corroded

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose

Exhaust Middle Box Corroded & Hanger Deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tank Straps Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Inner Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

metal Side Sill Covers Fitted & Corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing general corrosion /age throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis and body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis and body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,343 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 105,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 90,907 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slight damage

signs of lower steering uj joint wearing/worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slight damage

signs of lower steering uj joint wearing/worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low coolant leak back of engine

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low coolant leak back of engine

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,212 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,855 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,854 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 10 Dec 2005 34,531 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 34,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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W868 UMY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W868 UMY, 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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W868 UMY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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