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A16 AJG

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,281 mi
Last recorded56,281 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AJG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 56,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,902 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel strap corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,505 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,621 miles

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

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,781 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,587 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chip in windscreen

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroided

fuel tank strap corroided

slight blue smoke on idle

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,626 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,618 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,174 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,593 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,383 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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A16 AJG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 AJG, 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 A16 AJG registered?

A16 AJG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is A16 AJG safe to buy?

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