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MCS 204

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,269 mi
Last recorded41,269 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCS 204
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,978 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (at lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 40,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear at lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 40,613 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,274 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 39,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 38,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 38,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,419 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inside

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 2 May 2016 36,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill is holled (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn on the inside

some metal brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 5 May 2015 35,764 miles

o/side rear outer sill showing corrosion

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 May 2014 34,973 miles

both front and o/s rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,167 miles

both front and o/s rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,305 miles

0/s rear and n/s front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

slight brake bind on o/s front

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,089 miles

o/s front and o/s rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,739 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,999 miles

advise h/brake on o/s/r noisy

Fail 31 May 2006 22,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r h/brake noisy

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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MCS 204 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MCS 204, 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 MCS 204 registered?

MCS 204 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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