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SLZ 322

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 322
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,252 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 108,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner third (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner third (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r disc corroded outer face

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner third (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner third (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r disc corroded outer face

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,149 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,135 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,903 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,942 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre /surface cracks in outer sidewall

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S handbrake cable outer cracked where passes through clip on fuel tank

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SLZ 322 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SLZ 322, 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 SLZ 322 registered?

SLZ 322 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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