BMW Z3 B3UER has 36 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2000 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 16 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,033 miles 1 month ago on Monday 14th September 2026 at 13:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 13th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

B3UER MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 2027103,033 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20252ND SEPTEMBER 2026101,791 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Worn On Inside Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Advise : Surface Corrosion To Both Rear Suspension Arms
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2025101,791 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Attachment Bracket/mounting Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Worn On Inside Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Advise : Surface Corrosion To Both Rear Suspension Arms
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202412TH AUGUST 2025100,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Slightly Loose Rusty Tank Straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2024100,316 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Slightly Loose Rusty Tank Straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JUNE 202318TH JULY 202498,062 MI
FAILED29TH JUNE 202398,062 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED1ST JULY 202218TH JULY 202396,293 MI
FAILED30TH JUNE 202296,293 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED1ST JULY 202118TH JULY 202295,109 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 202195,099 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH JUNE 202195,099 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JUNE 202018TH JULY 202193,503 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 202093,503 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JULY 201918TH JULY 202091,511 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH JULY 201991,511 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED19TH JULY 201818TH JULY 201989,597 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201715TH FEBRUARY 201887,610 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 201787,547 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201615TH FEBRUARY 201785,487 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 201515TH FEBRUARY 201684,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Corroded.
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 201584,554 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Corroded.
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201415TH FEBRUARY 201584,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Cracks In Sidewalls On Both Front Tyres
  3. USER ENTERED - Drivers Door Top Hinge Worn
FAILED28TH JANUARY 201484,135 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Cracks In Sidewalls On Both Front Tyres
  3. USER ENTERED - Drivers Door Top Hinge Worn
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201315TH FEBRUARY 201483,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201383,012 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201215TH FEBRUARY 201382,374 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Walls Perished
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201115TH FEBRUARY 201281,648 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Rack
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201181,634 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Rack
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201012TH FEBRUARY 201180,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 201080,703 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200912TH FEBRUARY 201079,027 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20071ST OCTOBER 200875,814 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 200775,768 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200612TH SEPTEMBER 200769,400 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 200668,399 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3UER Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

B3UER MOT Comments

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B3UER Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,033 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,963 miles

B3UER FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration B3UER was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 103,033 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,963 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 36 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 16 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3UER has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 30 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 18 Major, 3 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does B3UER have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 B3UER does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3UER Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 B3UER does have Tax. Read more

When does B3UER Tax expire?

The current Tax for B3UER will expire in 3 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B3UER MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3UER will expire in 11 months on Monday 13th September 2027. Read more

When did B3UER have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3UER was on Monday 14th September 2026 at 13:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3UER Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for B3UER we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3UER Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for B3UER we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3UER?

B3UER is registered as a 2000 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has B3UER done?

The odometer reading for B3UER at the last MOT in September 2026 was 103,033 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,963 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3UER?

The vehicle B3UER was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2000. Read more

What colour is B3UER?

The official colour of B3UER is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does B3UER have?

B3UER has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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