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W165 VAK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,746 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,813 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,791 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,961 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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W165 VAK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W165 VAK, 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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What year was W165 VAK registered?

W165 VAK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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