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W778 SUX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 SUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner and outer edges 225/45/17 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" michelin wiper blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" michelin wiper blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear surface corrosion on rear break discs b/s/o/v

Pass 20 Jan 2024 44,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Attached components also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rough idle/misfire when cold

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 44,186 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Severely pitted (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Pieces of pad missing and starting to separate from backing plate (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both boots/dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both boots/dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to get like fronts. (Recommend replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Attached components also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4. (Recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,866 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 41,678 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,255 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM.

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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W778 SUX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W778 SUX, 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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W778 SUX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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