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V117 FSW

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 FSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded at bottom edge, unlikely to cause injury to other road users

Nearside Outer Metal outer sill cover corroded - unable to see condition of outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Metal outer sill cover corroded - unable to see condition of outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,250 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,834 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,099 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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V117 FSW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V117 FSW, 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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V117 FSW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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