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V834 EPV

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,711 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 101,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2016 101,146 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 101,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,807 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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V834 EPV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V834 EPV registered?

V834 EPV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V834 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V834 EPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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