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W896 NAA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 NAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 64,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 59,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,020 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,391 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,540 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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W896 NAA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W896 NAA, 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 W896 NAA registered?

W896 NAA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W896 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 NAA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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