2000 BMW Z3 · 6,596 MOT tests
2000 BMW Z3 reliability
2000 BMW Z3s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Z3 years (6,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z3s: 31.3%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z3s: 31.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 81,377
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,596
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.3% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 BMW Z3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.5%
- Brakes10.5%
- Suspension10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Seat belts and airbags4.3%
- Tyres3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.09%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.24%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.17%)
Is a 2000 BMW Z3 reliable?
2000 BMW Z3s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Z3 years (6,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 BMW Z3 MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (3.09% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.55% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 BMW Z3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 BMW Z3 shows 81,377 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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