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V515 FTE

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,686 mi
Last recorded32,686 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 FTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 32,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 32,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses have light corrosion. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs have light surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some components from full view.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,054 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Light corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Light corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,163 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front most front suspension componants have surface corrosion

Offside Rear rear bumper not clipped in correctly ( bumper still secure )

Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,347 miles

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2021 30,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,745 miles

all four tyre treads perishing

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 4mm

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,900 miles

o/s/f steering rack knuckle inner has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,654 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,904 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 9,801 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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V515 FTE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V515 FTE, 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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V515 FTE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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