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V383 DPL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,014 mi
Last recorded84,014 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 DPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 66,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Movement in the front suspension lower arm bushes

Fail 21 May 2019 66,903 miles

Emissions not tested Engine will not idle, runs rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Movement in the front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2018 61,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,946 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 44,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,668 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,349 miles

All tyres have age cracks appearing.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,886 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,267 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,202 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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V383 DPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V383 DPL, 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 V383 DPL registered?

V383 DPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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