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G3 RVE

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,406 mi
Last recorded41,406 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 41,406 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,244 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 39,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 37,560 miles

Brake fluid dark

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Gear knob missing causing trouble for the driver (SHARP EDGE)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,324 miles

Gear lever knob missing replace ASAP!!

Nearside Side mirror holder cover missing, replace ASAP!!

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 34,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,404 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 32,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted on inner edge of (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVICE REPLACING (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,570 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 19,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,002 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 13,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

all four tyres wearing out from the inner edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,723 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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G3 RVE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G3 RVE, 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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G3 RVE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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