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W964 YSB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,086 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 109,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,011 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 104,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi not secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,719 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s r oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 94,290 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,356 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,096 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,939 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,938 miles

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

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

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

fram under gear box broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,139 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,513 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,681 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 43,519 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,748 miles

nsf shocker slight weep

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,515 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 May 2006 24,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 23,899 miles

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

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

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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W964 YSB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W964 YSB, 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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W964 YSB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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