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V130 AFE

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,876 mi
Last recorded15,876 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 AFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 15,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,686 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 15,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 15,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,256 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 15,252 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 15,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 14,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,848 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,985 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 10,922 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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V130 AFE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 V130 AFE, 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 V130 AFE registered?

V130 AFE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V130 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V130 AFE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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