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TSV 253

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 253
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026
Fail 6 Jul 2026

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,186 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,657 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,071 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,768 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,820 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,814 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,723 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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TSV 253 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TSV 253, 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 TSV 253 registered?

TSV 253 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is TSV 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSV 253 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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