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A9 BGV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,025 mi
Last recorded91,025 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,022 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,217 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion but not resulting in leaks

slight signs of oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,506 miles

Offside Front Outer tread starting to crack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f,n/s/r, o/s/r. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,506 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tread starting to crack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f,n/s/r, o/s/r. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 54,851 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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A9 BGV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A9 BGV, 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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A9 BGV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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