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W89 GYX

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 GYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,119 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 104,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight lens showing deterioration - remedial action advised

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

Offside Front headlight lens showing deterioration - remedial action advised

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,221 miles

underseal / waxoyl treatment advised to preserve the condition of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2021 103,483 miles

rear inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underseal / waxoyl treatment advised to preserve condition of the underbody of the vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor area around nearside front designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Nearside Rear floor area around nearside rear designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor area around nearside front designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Nearside Rear floor area around nearside rear designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,308 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Fail 11 Aug 2018 99,308 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,926 miles

All brake discs starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

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

o/s/f interior door handle insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake discs starting to corrode

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

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

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

o/s/f interior door handle insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,356 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Air bag warning light on

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

Both front tyre perrished

Both front wiper blade have small splits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,687 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 57,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,047 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,047 miles

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

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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W89 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W89 GYX, 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 W89 GYX registered?

W89 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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