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W72 RGC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,839 mi
Last recorded81,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,874 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald inner edges due to eccentric top strut mounts

Fail 20 Feb 2016 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald inner edges due to eccentric top strut mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,573 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 48,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W72 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W72 RGC, 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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What year was W72 RGC registered?

W72 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W72 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W72 RGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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