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W916 LEU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 LEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 136,083 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 134,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,524 miles

General corrosion to various front and rear steering and suspension components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,940 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 129,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

power steering pipe coroded and wet

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape 225/50/16

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake lazy

both headlights deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 128,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape 225/50/16

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake lazy

both headlights deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSR Parking brake lazy

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,839 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and nearside front brake pads wearing thin.

Front Brake hoses perished.

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,209 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both headlights deteriorated.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded (metal).

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs worn and brake pads worn close to legal limit.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 120,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both headlights deteriorated.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded (metal).

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs worn and brake pads worn close to legal limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,313 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS+OS, Also worn bold on inner edges Raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,372 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS+OS Aprrox 2mm and wearing on inner edge, raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,735 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play.

Front Both tyres bald inside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre tread out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,939 miles

Front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,531 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,531 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,082 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 67,488 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,959 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 55,223 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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W916 LEU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W916 LEU, 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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W916 LEU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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