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WIG 3836

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140 mi
Last recorded140 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 3836
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 140 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 140 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 91,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,776 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,691 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,806 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall perishing between treads

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall perishing between treads

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,069 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 39,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,851 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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WIG 3836 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WIG 3836, 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 WIG 3836 registered?

WIG 3836 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is WIG 3836 safe to buy?

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