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W487 UGX

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 UGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,602 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear EVAP System Pipe Broken

Offside Front Drivers Seat Has Some Play

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

Offside Rear Outer C V Joint Grease Build-up

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light On

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers Seat Some Play Forward & Backwards

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Outer Joint Some Grease Build-up

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,742 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 29 Aug 2023 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,754 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 24 Feb 2021 43,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,274 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 20 Feb 2019 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,288 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s head light slightly glazed

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,058 miles

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

all tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,672 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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W487 UGX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 W487 UGX, 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 W487 UGX registered?

W487 UGX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W487 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 UGX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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