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W785 RGS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 RGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 134,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,648 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 132,312 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

power steering pump damp with oil

Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

noise on rear brakes

power steering pump damp with oil

rear brake flexi hoses insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,156 miles

exhaust system corroded

horn insecure

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and perished

OUTER SILLS COVERED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

power steering pump damp

Fail 6 Apr 2021 131,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and perished

OUTER SILLS COVERED AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

power steering pump damp

Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 129,781 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 129,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 114,540 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 114,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,666 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,030 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,158 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,321 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front floor/chassis damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 75,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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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W785 RGS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W785 RGS, 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 W785 RGS registered?

W785 RGS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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