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V503 EJT

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 EJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,744 miles

exhaust slight blow

n\s front brake slight bind

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 101,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,133 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,624 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 84,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 77,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,061 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 66,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,356 miles

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

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

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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V503 EJT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V503 EJT, 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 V503 EJT registered?

V503 EJT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V503 EJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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