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V585 DYY

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 DYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 107,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 106,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,773 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 101,703 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 101,703 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 93,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear steel brake pipes starting to rust over rear axle

Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,592 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,592 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,343 miles

slight play to inner steering rack joint to offside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,379 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding when wheel is turn by hand

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,858 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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V585 DYY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V585 DYY, 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 V585 DYY registered?

V585 DYY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V585 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V585 DYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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