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W629 SLC

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 SLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs are corroded

eml indicates a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,316 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs are corroded

all tyres are worn slightly out of shape and are perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 76,536 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,147 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,235 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 62,137 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber mounting bushes just starting to seperate

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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W629 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W629 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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W629 SLC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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