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W829 RGC

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,117 mi
Last recorded117,117 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,490 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 115,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floorpan corroded but not in prescribed area or load bearing sections

Offside Front floorpan corroded but not in prescribed area or load bearing sections

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2015 110,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,479 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,645 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

offside front side light lense broken

offside rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 108,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all rear brake pipes corroded

offside front side light lense broken

offside rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 106,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread edges but still legal

Fail 17 Aug 2012 101,505 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread edges but still legal

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,753 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 94,752 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sets of rear brake pads low

dash mounted brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,182 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 89,182 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,935 miles

advisory notes as per previous MOT

Fail 12 Mar 2007 56,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre abormal wear

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 52,991 miles

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

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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W829 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W829 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 W829 RGC registered?

W829 RGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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