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V973 FEU

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 FEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,439 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,189 miles

all suspension components badly corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 100,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water/radiater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components badly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,102 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on subframes/suspension assemblies etc advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit also perishing/cracking on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

convertible roof rear plastic window deteriorating

emissions only just past test

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,416 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,575 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,575 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 90,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,115 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,774 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,943 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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V973 FEU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V973 FEU, 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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V973 FEU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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