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N3 VEL

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,508 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 68,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 68,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,691 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,805 miles

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,789 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Scraping noise from in side rear brake discs, found when testing on brake tester.(attension recomended)

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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N3 VEL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N3 VEL, 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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What year was N3 VEL registered?

N3 VEL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is N3 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 VEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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