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W103 SLD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,534 mi
Last recorded132,534 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 SLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,534 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 132,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 132,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 130,038 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 128,704 miles

Play/wear in suspension bushes

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 128,704 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine managment light on indicating a fault with the system

Play/wear in suspension bushes

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 128,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,993 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 126,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 123,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 120,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 115,749 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

offside front fog light cracked

offside rear tyre cuts on tread not above limits

offside washer not working

Fail 15 Dec 2007 115,749 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

offside front fog light cracked

offside rear tyre cuts on tread not above limits

offside washer not working

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,962 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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W103 SLD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W103 SLD, 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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W103 SLD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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