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W485 GGC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 GGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,667 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER STEERING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SILLS RUNNING ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE CAR FRONT TO BACK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,588 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL 4 JACKING POINTS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,775 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,931 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,898 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 112,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 108,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal, near lower a pillar reinforcement, has hole marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear lower arm, close to hub, n/s/r + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 107,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side , connection to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side ,on the suspension arm,from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 104,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,531 miles

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

both rear tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2017 101,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2015 94,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 89,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 89,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 87,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 87,422 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 84,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 84,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 75,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 May 2009 70,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 68,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 66,208 miles

advise nail inn nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2007 66,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nail inn nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 59,350 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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W485 GGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 W485 GGC, 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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W485 GGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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