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V6 JVM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,176 mi
Last recorded64,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 JVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,752 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

N/S handbrake performance poor in comparison to O/S performance

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

Tyres slightly perished all round

Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,752 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

N/S handbrake performance poor in comparison to O/S performance

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

Tyres slightly perished all round

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 42,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 41,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,294 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 41,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,602 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 33,602 miles

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

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

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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V6 JVM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V6 JVM, 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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V6 JVM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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