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W593 WAM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,517 mi
Last recorded21,517 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 WAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 21,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 21,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 20,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 19,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 18,116 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,818 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 16,818 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,673 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 10,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,005 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W593 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W593 WAM, 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 W593 WAM registered?

W593 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W593 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W593 WAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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