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W734 SCS

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,407 mi
Last recorded51,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 SCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,407 miles

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

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

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,170 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 50,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working offside + nearside (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,294 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,630 miles

Air con fluid leaking

Slight play in steering rack

Slight weep of fluid from PAS pump

Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,038 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

air con fluid leaking

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,814 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,789 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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W734 SCS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W734 SCS, 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 W734 SCS registered?

W734 SCS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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