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W303 GAG

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

90,126 mi
Last recorded90,126 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 GAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 87,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs - inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (most serious around rear jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (most serious around rear jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alt belt worn

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2023 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2022 83,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,068 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,328 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 39,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W303 GAG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 W303 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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W303 GAG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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