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V15 JOY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 JOY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,926 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 46,349 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 46,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 44,827 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 41,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,366 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 36,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,060 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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V15 JOY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V15 JOY, 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 V15 JOY registered?

V15 JOY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V15 JOY safe to buy?

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