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V530 DLU

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 DLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side light lense cracked

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front side light lense cracked

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,954 miles

Central Exhaust silencer externally corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp has moisture in it, plus lens cracked.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,954 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer externally corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp has moisture in it, plus lens cracked.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 95,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 94,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 94,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 93,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,086 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 92,373 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 91,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Ball joint bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,044 miles

Nearside washer jet poor.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,044 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,652 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 76,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,195 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2005 57,575 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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V530 DLU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V530 DLU, 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 V530 DLU registered?

V530 DLU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 2000.

Is V530 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 DLU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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