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W953 CFR

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,463 mi
Last recorded62,463 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 CFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 62,463 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,392 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,201 miles

Offside Front outer sill damage

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and n/s and o/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front outer sill damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 52,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 48,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 42,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,220 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 29,370 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,589 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges, O/s just to requirement.

Pass 4 May 2006 24,116 miles

1.WATER PUMP NOISEY

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

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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W953 CFR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W953 CFR, 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 W953 CFR registered?

W953 CFR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W953 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W953 CFR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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