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MFZ 2808

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,945 mi
Last recorded41,945 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 2808
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 41,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 35,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,825 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 33,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 33,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,564 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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MFZ 2808 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFZ 2808, 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

How do I check the history of MFZ 2808?

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What year was MFZ 2808 registered?

MFZ 2808 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is MFZ 2808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 2808 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFZ 2808 have outstanding finance?

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