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W309 HFC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 HFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,934 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 113,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 112,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 111,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 110,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 110,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2012 108,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

signs of o/s front tyre fouling inner wing (not fouling under test conditions)

Pass 9 May 2012 108,206 miles

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

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

signs of o/s front tyre fouling inner wing (not fouling under test conditions)

Fail 4 May 2011 105,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 May 2011 105,222 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,862 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 6 May 2009 97,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 92,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 92,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,785 miles

retested with correct reg plates

Fail 25 Apr 2007 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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W309 HFC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W309 HFC, 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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W309 HFC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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