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V477 KNY

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,712 mi
Last recorded63,712 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 KNY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 63,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension, brake and steering components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2022 57,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,946 miles

general corrosion to steering/suspension and brake components

Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,907 miles

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

general corrosion to steering/suspension and brake components

Pass 16 May 2016 54,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 53,912 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,501 miles

both rear coil springs are getting rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,501 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs are getting rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,867 miles

air bag light stayes on

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

hand brake out of balance 35%

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,192 miles

air bag light on

hand brake out of balance 35%

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,735 miles

airbag light on

rear brake pad on limit

Fail 11 Apr 2009 39,734 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

rear brake pad on limit

Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,516 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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V477 KNY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V477 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.

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What year was V477 KNY registered?

V477 KNY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V477 KNY safe to buy?

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