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V898 RCA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,380 mi
Last recorded26,380 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 RCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

rear subframe and both sides rear trailing arms covered in underseal or other protective materials, covering testable components

Fail 21 Apr 2026 26,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

rear subframe and both sides rear trailing arms covered in underseal or other protective materials, covering testable components

Pass 2 Apr 2025 24,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

rear subframe and both sides rear trailing arms covered in underseal or other protective materials, covering testable components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,285 miles

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Front both sides front all suspension components corroded at an advanced state Rear both sides rear all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion detected at nearside floor to sill section not considered to be excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2024 24,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Front both sides front all suspension components corroded at an advanced state Rear both sides rear all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion detected at nearside floor to sill section not considered to be excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2023 24,075 miles

Front both sides front all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both sides rear all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Fail 21 Feb 2023 24,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both sides front all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both sides rear all suspension components corroded at an advanced state

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,714 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,929 miles

underbody orroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 21,099 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,771 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,770 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,601 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 19,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,235 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 18,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 17,450 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,827 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,565 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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V898 RCA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V898 RCA, 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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V898 RCA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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