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W62 WCW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,716 mi
Last recorded95,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 WCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,716 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 95,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 95,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,986 miles

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear brake hose slightly loose at bracket but not likely to become insecure

Parking brake only passed on the limit at 16%

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

Rear BOTH brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear brake hose slightly loose at bracket but not likely to become insecure

Parking brake only passed on the limit at 16%

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

Rear BOTH brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2018 94,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust flange fractured, still adequately supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,772 miles

corrosion on ns sill

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,950 miles

both rear tyres cracked sidewalls but not yet trough to ply / cord

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,281 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 81,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 81,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 77,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 73,628 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 31 May 2008 68,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 59,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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W62 WCW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W62 WCW, 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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W62 WCW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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