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S6 EFV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 EFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 102,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all tyres outer side walls deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 92,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 79,311 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre very low

rear diff leaking oil

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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S6 EFV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S6 EFV, 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

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What year was S6 EFV registered?

S6 EFV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is S6 EFV safe to buy?

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