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SBZ 340

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,164 mi
Last recorded50,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 340
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 50,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,957 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 48,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,386 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,412 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,136 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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SBZ 340 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SBZ 340, 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 SBZ 340 registered?

SBZ 340 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is SBZ 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 340 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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