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X996 CGW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 CGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,948 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,674 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

washers could be better

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 69,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,718 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,215 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,747 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre on limit on inside edge o/s/r on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,090 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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X996 CGW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X996 CGW, 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 X996 CGW registered?

X996 CGW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X996 CGW safe to buy?

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