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W518 WCK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 WCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,916 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2024 74,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,211 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,709 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,442 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,065 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,437 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 70,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,489 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,171 miles

nearside front wiper deteriorated advise you

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,447 miles

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

engine management lamp on but has passed emission test

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,725 miles

advise exhaust clamps rusty

advise front discs wearing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,581 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

battery terminals loose

both rear tyres cracked and worn

brake discs worn and corroded

brake pad warning light on

brake pad wear wires broken

fuel filter cover damaged

slight chips in screen

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2005 51,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 51,558 miles

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

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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W518 WCK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W518 WCK, 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 W518 WCK registered?

W518 WCK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W518 WCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 WCK shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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