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MGH 31L

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGH 31L
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 64,508 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,323 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills are showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,989 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 61,776 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 60,519 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 60,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle insecure

Pass 22 May 2012 60,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,994 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 57,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,449 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 57,449 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 56,473 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer case split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MGH 31L is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple 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 MGH 31L, 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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What year was MGH 31L registered?

MGH 31L is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is MGH 31L safe to buy?

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