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W663 SKJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 SKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,828 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,239 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear window broken

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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W663 SKJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 W663 SKJ, 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 W663 SKJ registered?

W663 SKJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W663 SKJ safe to buy?

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