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X194 FGC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,790 mi
Last recorded81,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX194 FGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 81,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 76,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,799 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,524 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 70,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 68,213 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 68,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,561 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 61,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering coupling slight play

very large screw in through tyre tred and out through inner wall

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,018 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,286 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,268 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 22,309 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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X194 FGC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X194 FGC, 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 X194 FGC registered?

X194 FGC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X194 FGC safe to buy?

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