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W654 SBF

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,445 mi
Last recorded45,445 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 SBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 45,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 44,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 44,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 44,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 43,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 42,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 35,472 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,492 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Propshaft mounting vibration damper (arctic disc) spliting

Pass 21 May 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,430 miles

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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W654 SBF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W654 SBF, 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 W654 SBF registered?

W654 SBF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W654 SBF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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