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W533 OGC

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,662 miles

Corrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 40,658 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion throughout Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,337 miles

Coolant leak Radiator Area ()

Corrosion Throughout Underside Of Vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2024 37,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator Area ()

Corrosion Throughout Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both outer sill covers corroded and blistering

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag light no longer working (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 32,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 23,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 17,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 17,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,789 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 9,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 4,089 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 4,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust weak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,413 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,708 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both parking brake outter cables split.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside inner and offside outer windscreen washer jets blocked

Fail 12 Nov 2007 35,971 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside inner and offside outer windscreen washer jets blocked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,268 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 27,654 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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W533 OGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W533 OGC, 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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W533 OGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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