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W475 OGX

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,626 mi
Last recorded46,626 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 OGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 46,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 41,745 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts starting to seperate.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,452 miles

Offside osf washer jet partially blocked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,194 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,778 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 2 Dec 2013 29,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 16,615 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,917 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Registration plate discoloured

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,641 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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W475 OGX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W475 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W475 OGX registered?

W475 OGX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W475 OGX safe to buy?

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