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W63 MDB

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 MDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,730 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 81,688 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,454 miles

SRS light illuminated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,447 miles

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

SRS light illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,488 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W63 MDB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W63 MDB, 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 W63 MDB registered?

W63 MDB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W63 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W63 MDB shows 18 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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