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3 GLL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake flexi hoses perishing/ cracking

all metal brake pipes corroding/ covered in grease

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ worn

rear springs rusty

scabby corrosion to all 4 jacking point areas of sills

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front wishbone back bushes perishing/ deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,946 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 corners corroded, very scabby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 56,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 corners corroded, very scabby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,859 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perishing/ deteriorating

both rear metal brake pipes corroding . covered in grease

rear springs corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to floor pans

o/s/f wishbone back bush persihing

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,661 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

Pass 20 Dec 2019 51,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower swivel rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower swivel rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower swivel rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower swivel rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,507 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,112 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,301 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 39,165 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers slight streaky/ smeary

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,165 miles

wipers slight streaky/ smeary

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,068 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

signs of slight wear in front lower swivels

Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,066 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

signs of slight wear in front lower swivels

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,496 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,998 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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3 GLL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 3 GLL, 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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3 GLL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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