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V119 MAU

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV119 MAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 131,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 123,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant header tank slightly leaking. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,646 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,805 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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V119 MAU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V119 MAU, 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 V119 MAU registered?

V119 MAU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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