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W343 SNT

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

21,999 mi
Last recorded21,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 SNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 21,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 20,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 19,728 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 19,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Induction pipe deteriorated noticed during test. test abandoned. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2023 19,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 19,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 19,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 19,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 18,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,683 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre walls deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 31,469 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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W343 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W343 SNT, 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 W343 SNT registered?

W343 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W343 SNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W343 SNT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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