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W189 SJH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 SJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,096 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,891 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,863 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 85,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 67,045 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 67,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2006 53,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 53,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W189 SJH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W189 SJH, 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 W189 SJH registered?

W189 SJH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W189 SJH safe to buy?

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