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W881 TGU

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 TGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 96,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,539 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,804 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,783 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded YELLOW CHOKE MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working ALL THREE (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has cracks on outer wall

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,816 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,750 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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W881 TGU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W881 TGU, 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 W881 TGU registered?

W881 TGU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W881 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 TGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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