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X357 WCD

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,765 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 116,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,729 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 112,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,454 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,551 miles

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

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

exhaust centre rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,209 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,072 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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X357 WCD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X357 WCD, 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 X357 WCD registered?

X357 WCD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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