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GIB 6656

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 6656
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 54,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,993 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,993 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,855 miles

slight wear offside front steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2005 22,227 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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GIB 6656 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GIB 6656, 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 GIB 6656 registered?

GIB 6656 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is GIB 6656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 6656 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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