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W32 WGU

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,054 mi
Last recorded55,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,746 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,965 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,675 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 52,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,434 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

air bag light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,925 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,157 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bolt missing from center exhaust bracket

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

wipers smeary but not excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,257 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W32 WGU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W32 WGU, 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 W32 WGU registered?

W32 WGU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W32 WGU safe to buy?

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