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GIL 4088

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4088
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,346 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 73,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,622 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,223 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 65,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 58,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 55,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,667 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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GIL 4088 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GIL 4088, 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 GIL 4088 registered?

GIL 4088 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is GIL 4088 safe to buy?

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