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W948 SBY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 SBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 90,704 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 90,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,583 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,369 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 69,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,094 miles

rear differential has oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,087 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,399 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 64,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,731 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 62,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,730 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,101 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,524 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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W948 SBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W948 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W948 SBY registered?

W948 SBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W948 SBY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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