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W408 NWG

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,458 mi
Last recorded62,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 NWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,458 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty but okay.

runs rough but emissions ok

Fail 28 Apr 2026 62,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty but okay.

runs rough but emissions ok

Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,773 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 61,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,087 miles

Central exhaust rusty on joint but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion of brake disc.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread blocks.

Offside Rear Inner corrosion of brake disc

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread blocks.

Fail 25 Apr 2024 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust rusty on joint but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion of brake disc.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread blocks.

Offside Rear Inner corrosion of brake disc

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread blocks.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 57,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 57,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear REAR INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Fail 20 Apr 2020 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear REAR INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,344 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,188 miles

both front to rear brake pipes light pitting

Fail 19 Apr 2016 35,188 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes light pitting

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracked with age

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracked with age

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,329 miles

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

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

pad warning light on

rear pipes to calipers light corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 28,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,062 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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W408 NWG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W408 NWG, 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 W408 NWG registered?

W408 NWG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W408 NWG safe to buy?

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