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W96 GFG

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,695 mi
Last recorded121,695 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 GFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,695 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 121,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

hand brake has only just past test

slight leak on pas pump bottom hose?

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr1791w (4.1.E.1)

both fuel tank straps rusty

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 136,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr1791w (4.1.E.1)

both fuel tank straps rusty

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,779 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arms slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,464 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,595 miles

minor blows on exhaust

o/s/f brake hose perished

some rust rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor blows on exhaust

o/s/f brake hose perished

some rust rear brake pipe

Pass 30 May 2013 131,584 miles

minor blows on exhaust

Fail 29 May 2013 131,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor blows on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2012 124,243 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EGDES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EGDES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 4 Jun 2011 113,705 miles

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2010 92,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,735 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 98,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 98,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 87,605 miles

N/S & O/S front bottom ball joints slight wear and very slight up and down movement

N/S & O/S front tyres worn on outer edges and soon

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

Rear discs light corrosion and wear

Steering rack slight wear

Windscreen very slight chips

front pads soon

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,797 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,797 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2005 60,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 60,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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W96 GFG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W96 GFG, 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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W96 GFG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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