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W608 RCR

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 57,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 57,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 57,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 56,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 56,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,709 miles

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

fuel gauge, rev counter temp gauge not working

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight perishing on outside wall

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,470 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,300 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,822 miles

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

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

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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W608 RCR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W608 RCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W608 RCR registered?

W608 RCR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W608 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W608 RCR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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