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W717 GCW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,366 mi
Last recorded131,366 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 131,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine oil close to minimum

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver seat slight movement

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,596 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 127,596 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sidelight (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,338 miles

Corrosion in Engine Bay, Non Structural

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

Front Tyres Different Speed Rating To Rears

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly By Both Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly Near The Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,336 miles

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

Corrosion in Engine Bay, Non Structural

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

Front Tyres Different Speed Rating To Rears

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly By Both Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly Near The Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BORDERLINE (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORDERLINE ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake effort and lagging (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORERLINE ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on exhaust centre section

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort imbalanced (low) & lagging in operation

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,161 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal

corrosion on rear brake disc s

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 2 May 2017 88,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on rear brake discs

wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,158 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on rear brake discs

wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 77,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 71,795 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear brake disc,s

lift both front top suspension mounting

play in steering rack o/s

Fail 14 May 2014 71,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear brake disc,s

lift both front top suspension mounting

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 9 May 2013 63,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,033 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,115 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 11 May 2009 46,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 46,972 miles

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

o/s outer rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 43,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,979 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread pattern worn low/smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2006 36,124 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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W717 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W717 GCW, 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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W717 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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