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V873 VKE

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,567 mi
Last recorded60,567 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,626 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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V873 VKE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V873 VKE, 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 V873 VKE registered?

V873 VKE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V873 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V873 VKE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V873 VKE have outstanding finance?

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