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W629 WAM

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 WAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,811 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 46,554 miles

E,M.L on

Fail 10 Dec 2021 46,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 46,518 miles

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

E.M.L. on

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,738 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2015 45,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,417 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2010 35,498 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,470 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 33,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,631 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 29,135 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 29,118 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W629 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 W629 WAM registered?

W629 WAM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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