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W357 SNT

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 SNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 62,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,378 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,365 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,269 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,507 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,504 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 56,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,624 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 45,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,558 miles

washer bottle bracket broken

Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle bracket broken

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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W357 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W357 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.

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What year was W357 SNT registered?

W357 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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