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X149 UYY

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 UYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount attatched to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,100 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 51,100 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,256 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,189 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,189 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advice offside front tyre slightly perished and has cracks on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,529 miles

advice offside front tyre slightly perished and has cracks on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,066 miles

advice offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,230 miles

O/S/F tyre is badly cracked on the sidewall but has no cords exposed. 225/50 r16W Michelin Pilot.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 12,230 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is badly cracked on the sidewall but has no cords exposed. 225/50 r16W Michelin Pilot.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,308 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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X149 UYY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X149 UYY, 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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X149 UYY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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