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FBR 510

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,332 mi
Last recorded47,332 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBR 510
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 46,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 44,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 40,996 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 40,996 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 38,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,093 miles

unable to c hec k outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 27,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to c hec k outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,462 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,216 miles

Chip in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

N/S front inner wing cover missing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 11,216 miles

Chip in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

N/S front inner wing cover missing

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 4,008 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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FBR 510 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FBR 510, 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 FBR 510 registered?

FBR 510 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is FBR 510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBR 510 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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