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W404 SLC

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,029 mi
Last recorded23,029 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 SLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 22,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 22,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 22,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 21,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 18,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 18,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 18,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,149 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 18,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,368 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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W404 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W404 SLC, 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 W404 SLC registered?

W404 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W404 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 SLC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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