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W543 LAE

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 LAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 99,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 99,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,091 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,rear brake hoses collars corroding

osf brake pipe corroded

osr coil spring corroded

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,774 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 85,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 85,784 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,306 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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W543 LAE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W543 LAE, 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 W543 LAE registered?

W543 LAE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W543 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 LAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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