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S31 CDL

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,642 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded, But Still Secure

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,449 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to and from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,271 miles

fuel tank mounting brackets corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,073 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,014 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 72,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,219 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 42,366 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,423 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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S31 CDL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S31 CDL, 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 S31 CDL registered?

S31 CDL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is S31 CDL safe to buy?

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