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W263 TVV

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 TVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 87,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,146 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 80,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,706 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 31,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,170 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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W263 TVV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W263 TVV, 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 W263 TVV registered?

W263 TVV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W263 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 TVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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