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W551 SNT

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 SNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,089 miles

no movement on manual checking but slight play on ball joint on auto plate

Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,437 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,593 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,590 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,391 miles

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 31 Dec 2014 87,391 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

nearside front tyre cracking within tread 225/45/17

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,121 miles

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,121 miles

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

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

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,867 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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W551 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W551 SNT, 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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W551 SNT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W551 SNT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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