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V689 DPJ

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,270 mi
Last recorded53,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 DPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,037 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking and deflated

Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,520 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking and deflated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,801 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 50,801 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,735 miles

Windscreen washers barely efficient

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 50,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,068 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,417 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,812 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,871 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 45,958 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,366 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,711 miles

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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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V689 DPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V689 DPJ, 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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V689 DPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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