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W173 GAG

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,466 mi
Last recorded54,466 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 GAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 54,466 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 54,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 53,813 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 50,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,610 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,537 miles

slight play in off side lower arm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,438 miles

Advise replace offside front side light lens.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,633 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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W173 GAG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W173 GAG, 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 W173 GAG registered?

W173 GAG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W173 GAG safe to buy?

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