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W56 MCD

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,461 mi
Last recorded57,461 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 57,461 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 57,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 57,440 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 57,414 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 57,404 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 55,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,169 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,108 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

p/a/s pipe on rack has light corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 40,446 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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W56 MCD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W56 MCD, 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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W56 MCD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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