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W124 UGS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,259 mi
Last recorded53,259 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 UGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,259 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 52,881 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 52,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,118 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2019 51,477 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2018 50,482 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2017 49,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,355 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 48,464 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,630 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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W124 UGS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W124 UGS, 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 W124 UGS registered?

W124 UGS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W124 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 UGS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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