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W497 MCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 53,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 53,072 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,328 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,758 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,537 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,855 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,840 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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W497 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W497 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 MCF registered?

W497 MCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W497 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 MCF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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