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W2 SLM

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,339 mi
Last recorded25,339 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 SLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,339 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr on 2mm nsr on 3mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 24,901 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,609 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,283 miles

?water loss

both rear tyres starting to perish 225/50/16

Pass 27 May 2014 17,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 15,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 12,575 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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W2 SLM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W2 SLM, 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 W2 SLM registered?

W2 SLM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is W2 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 SLM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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