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V31 SAK

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 SAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 72,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 72,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 72,873 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 72,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 72,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 71,503 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,468 miles

Axle beam split/droped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Axle beam split/droped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,338 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,694 miles

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

slight corroison on both front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,498 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2010 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 46,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,805 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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V31 SAK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V31 SAK, 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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What year was V31 SAK registered?

V31 SAK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is V31 SAK safe to buy?

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