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W603 SLC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 SLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 117,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 115,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2020 111,279 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 104,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2018 104,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 100,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 94,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,282 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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W603 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W603 SLC, 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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W603 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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