2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · W344 GYW
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 89,371 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W344 GYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 89,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W344 GYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (W344 GYW) between February 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W344 GYW Mileage History
- 28/02/202589,082 mi
- 24/03/202689,351 mi+269 mi
- 25/03/202689,366 mi+15 mi
- 26/03/202689,371 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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