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V148 DME

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,208 mi
Last recorded68,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 DME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,717 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking /poor condition (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,717 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high can not be adjusted/possible adjuster damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall /due to the cracking condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall /due to the cracking condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking /poor condition (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,647 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,627 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,406 miles

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

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

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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V148 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V148 DME, 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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V148 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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