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V434 MWU

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 MWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,394 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 79,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,561 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,834 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to undertray

Slight leak from N/S/F shock absorber

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,902 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Offside Covers fitted to outer sills.

Slight leak from power steering pump area.

Pass 26 May 2015 74,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,295 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,298 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 68,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,276 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,087 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 67,894 miles

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

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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V434 MWU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V434 MWU, 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 V434 MWU registered?

V434 MWU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V434 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V434 MWU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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