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D7 ELH

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 ELH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,045 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 111,968 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 111,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,731 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 110,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps fit new buds 2x (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit new bud and make work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up water botter (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,746 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,221 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 95,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,012 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,937 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 89,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 86,643 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 78,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D7 ELH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D7 ELH, 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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D7 ELH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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