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V774 EPV

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,393 mi
Last recorded115,393 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,393 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 115,393 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,392 miles

Nearside Front Front underside brace corroded at rear mounting

Fail 19 Jul 2023 115,389 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pipe split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front front under side brace corroded on deformed at rear mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,357 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 115,357 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,977 miles

Hand brake balance poor

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,977 miles

Hand brake balance poor

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,290 miles

hand brake balance poor off side low

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Feb 2019 104,290 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

hand brake balance poor off side low

inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,537 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,522 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 99,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,834 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,730 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 54,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,626 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,010 miles

Inspection Wire hanging loose in engine bay

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

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

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

Slight play from offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,106 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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V774 EPV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V774 EPV, 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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V774 EPV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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