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W552 GYX

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 GYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 69,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front flexible brake hoses cracked

fuel cap seal perrished

hand brake travel

movement in drivers seat runner

n/s/f side light lens damaged

plastic trims on sills

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,471 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,882 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 53,850 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 51,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Airbag light on.

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,542 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,933 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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W552 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W552 GYX, 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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W552 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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