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W122 GCC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 GCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,925 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,125 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

free play in steering rack/tie bars

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,500 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,657 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,057 miles

o/s rear tyre low tread

o/s rear wheel bind

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,626 miles

frt pads low

o/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,268 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,754 miles

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

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)

engine lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,988 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,939 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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W122 GCC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W122 GCC, 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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W122 GCC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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