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W798 SGJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 SGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,871 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 72,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,557 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,299 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 69,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,414 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 68,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,286 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,983 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,850 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 43,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 17,217 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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W798 SGJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W798 SGJ, 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 W798 SGJ registered?

W798 SGJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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