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VSV 851

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSV 851
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 68,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,398 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 67,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,433 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,376 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,725 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside main bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,037 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,792 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 47,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,362 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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VSV 851 is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSV 851, 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 VSV 851 registered?

VSV 851 is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is VSV 851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSV 851 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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