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V560 DCH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 DCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,712 miles

Central Front Shroud fouling coolant fan

Nearside Front Position lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 84,709 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Shroud fouling coolant fan

Nearside Front Position lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,486 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,464 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,464 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 84,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,401 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front unit loose inner wing

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,244 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bolt missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front unit loose inner wing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,139 miles

Nearside front tyre badly cracked on inner edge, not showing cords

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked on inner edge, not showing cords

Slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre badly cracked on inner edge, not showing cords

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked on inner edge, not showing cords

Slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 76,966 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

gearbox rear exhaust rear mount bolt missing but exhaust supported

rear brake discs rusty inner outter edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,276 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,175 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front foglight glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,649 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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V560 DCH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V560 DCH, 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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V560 DCH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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