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V996 ELT

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 ELT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 70,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,073 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,843 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,469 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 58,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,987 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front side lamp s cracked

o/s/f n/s/f tyres surface cracks

slight wear front lower ball joint o/s/f

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 23,374 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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V996 ELT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 V996 ELT, 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 V996 ELT registered?

V996 ELT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V996 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 ELT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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