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J7 SWD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,602 mi
Last recorded14,602 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 14,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack with age in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack with age in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack with age in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack with age in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 13,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 13,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 12,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 12,115 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 11,339 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 10,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 9,091 miles

Front brakes have slight bind

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2017 8,213 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 7,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 7,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 6,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 6,448 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 6,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 6,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,044 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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J7 SWD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J7 SWD, 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 J7 SWD registered?

J7 SWD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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