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W8 NGP

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,701 mi
Last recorded25,701 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 NGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 25,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 25,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 25,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 25,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 26 May 2017 24,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 24,817 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 May 2016 24,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2015 24,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 23,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion at front powersteering pipe,not to excess at present

fine cracks in osf tyre tread

front numberplate slightly delaminated

minor play in inner trackrodarm joints

Pass 8 May 2012 23,835 miles

corrosion at front powersteering pipe,not to excess at present

fine cracks in osf tyre tread

front numberplate slightly delaminated

minor play in inner trackrodarm joints

Pass 14 May 2011 22,547 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 21,930 miles

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 16 May 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 13,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,843 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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W8 NGP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W8 NGP, 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 W8 NGP registered?

W8 NGP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W8 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 NGP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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