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W835 WFG

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 WFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,360 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 50,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,593 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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W835 WFG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W835 WFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W835 WFG registered?

W835 WFG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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