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W858 PCF

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW858 PCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 103,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroaded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,995 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 87,983 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,394 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside brake warning wiring loose

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,547 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,924 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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W858 PCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W858 PCF, 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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W858 PCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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