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W884 TJU

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,027 mi
Last recorded152,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW884 TJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 152,027 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 151,991 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORROSION SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn WEIGHT ON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORROSION SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORROSION SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn WEIGHT ON... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORROSION SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 149,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 138,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 137,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,759 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 137,759 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation travel on the foot brake (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2017 137,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 137,494 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe failed on test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 131,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 131,183 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,012 miles

slight play in both near and off side lower ball joints.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

off side front brake disc discoloured due to brake caliper sticking.

off side front brake sticking.

slight play in both near and off side lower ball joints.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,508 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,107 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,415 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear hand brake outer cables split.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,151 miles

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

both rear hand brake outer cables split.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,045 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

nearside head lamp ajuster brocken

Fail 22 Aug 2008 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

nearside head lamp ajuster brocken

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 62,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,823 miles

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

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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W884 TJU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W884 TJU, 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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W884 TJU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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