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W302 WFG

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 WFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,310 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber doughnut ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 54,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber doughnut ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,099 miles

exhaust mounting from gearbox has broken

rear brake discs are rusting

seatbelt guides are broken on upper seat backs - n/s + o/s

some front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,890 miles

rear brake disc inner surfaces rusting

Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,882 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front mounting clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,815 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,319 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,715 miles

air bag light on

slight rusting/pitting on rear brake discs

vehicle shows signs of being stood for a period of time

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,193 miles

advise air bag light on dash .

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,836 miles

Same advises as test number 894433957196.

Fail 2 Jun 2007 23,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres very badly cracking on outer sidewalls almost to cords.

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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W302 WFG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W302 WFG, 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 W302 WFG registered?

W302 WFG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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