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W86 RDL

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 RDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint has very little play and dropped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber slight freeplay in shaft.

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,820 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber slight freeplay in shaft.

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and thin on inner edge. Block treaded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s handbrake slow on application,

o/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread,not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,753 miles

Corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs.

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and cracking in tread.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 63,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs.

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and cracking in tread.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,985 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,985 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,700 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,035 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,772 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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W86 RDL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W86 RDL, 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 W86 RDL registered?

W86 RDL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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