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C8 MUS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,927 mi
Last recorded53,927 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,964 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 8 May 2007 33,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,246 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,246 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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C8 MUS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C8 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C8 MUS?

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What year was C8 MUS registered?

C8 MUS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is C8 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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