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V471 KNY

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 KNY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,989 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,286 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,102 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,285 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,487 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,052 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 16,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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V471 KNY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V471 KNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V471 KNY registered?

V471 KNY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V471 KNY safe to buy?

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