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W549 SUX

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 112,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,665 miles

Coolant leak bottle ()

Nearside sill outer panel corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside sill outer panel corroded

underside components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,149 miles

both outer sills rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2023 110,149 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system main brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2022 109,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 107,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,289 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 104,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor corrosion starting under body

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor corrosion starting under body

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake cables starting to deteriate & corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

air bag light on dash

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake cables starting to deteriate & corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,982 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,982 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,237 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,026 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,610 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,664 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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W549 SUX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W549 SUX, 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 W549 SUX registered?

W549 SUX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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