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V381 FPV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 FPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,330 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 101,312 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 99,035 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 99,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,648 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,280 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,632 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,443 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,600 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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V381 FPV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V381 FPV, 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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V381 FPV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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