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W699 RCV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 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

RegistrationW699 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 52,938 miles

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

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,352 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 52,349 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2024 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

rear suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 15 May 2023 50,901 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 48,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill cover has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,217 miles

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,238 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,821 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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W699 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W699 RCV, 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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W699 RCV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W699 RCV safe to buy?

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