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W947 BCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,592 mi
Last recorded90,592 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,592 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 88,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 85,829 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 80,600 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 74,088 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 66,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 65,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 617,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,232 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,239 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,700 miles

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

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

nearsisde front tyre side wall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,209 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,735 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,597 miles

both front and near side rear tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,246 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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W947 BCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W947 BCF, 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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W947 BCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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