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W154 RCA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 RCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 81,193 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 81,191 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,846 miles

brake lights didnt work once but worked every time after advise checking regularly

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 77,183 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs liped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,446 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2022 75,423 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 73,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,476 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded slightly

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel pipes corroded slightly

fuel tank straps corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle mounting bush perished

start of corrosion to fuel pipes and fuel tank straps

Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle mounting bush perished

start of corrosion to fuel pipes and fuel tank straps

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,559 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak macpherson strut (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,485 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,326 miles

front brake discs worn / scored

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,663 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear dif. support bush is deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,752 miles

front discs slightly scored

Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,746 miles

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

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

front discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,031 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,048 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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W154 RCA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W154 RCA, 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 W154 RCA registered?

W154 RCA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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