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W431 TGU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,188 mi
Last recorded119,188 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 TGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 119,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 113,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,175 miles

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

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

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

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

propshaft front rubber coupling slightly dteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,620 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 110,620 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,054 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 84,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,652 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 66,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,372 miles

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

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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W431 TGU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W431 TGU, 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 W431 TGU registered?

W431 TGU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W431 TGU safe to buy?

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