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X202 UYW

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 101,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres are low

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,486 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,662 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,968 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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X202 UYW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X202 UYW, 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 X202 UYW registered?

X202 UYW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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