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W347 MCF

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 83,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,650 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 83,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,605 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front legs. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,144 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,029 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,113 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 78,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 76,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,216 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 73,918 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 72,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 72,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 46,386 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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W347 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W347 MCF, 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 W347 MCF registered?

W347 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W347 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W347 MCF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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