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W474 MCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 22,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,382 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 21,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Showing on dash (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,255 miles

Nearside Front 1 of 2 washer jet not working

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,702 miles

n/s washer jets weak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,217 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,239 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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W474 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W474 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 W474 MCF registered?

W474 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W474 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 MCF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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