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N55 SVH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,010 mi
Last recorded25,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 SVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 23,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,670 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,076 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 21,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,498 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,735 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 7 Jul 2010 20,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,525 miles

o/s&n/s bottom balljoints move in bottom arms

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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N55 SVH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N55 SVH, 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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N55 SVH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 July 2000.

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