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W148 PVK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,325 mi
Last recorded46,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 PVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 46,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 45,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 34,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,366 miles

all 4 shock absorbers rusted

both rear coil springs slightly rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 33,364 miles

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

all 4 shock absorbers rusted

both rear coil springs slightly rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,897 miles

All Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 3 May 2013 23,838 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 23,433 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 22,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,424 miles

deep cut evident n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,489 miles

front wipers smearing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

a.hand brake travel high

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 3 May 2006 14,156 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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W148 PVK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W148 PVK, 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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W148 PVK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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