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V313 FMO

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 FMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 58,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 57,063 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 56,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 56,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 56,369 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,677 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front suspension and suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 55,677 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front suspension and suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,089 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Front suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel tank support strap corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,089 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Front suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank support strap corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,437 miles

general surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the general underbody

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the general underbody

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,180 miles

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

general surface corrosion to front suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroeded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 48,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,644 miles

p.a.s. pipe very rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 40,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,918 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

General corrsion on brakes and suspension units.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small crack in front No plate.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,942 miles

Corrosion on brake discs surfaces.

Damage to O/S/R tyre outer side wall.

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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V313 FMO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V313 FMO, 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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V313 FMO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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