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W317 VUH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,913 mi
Last recorded53,913 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VUH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 53,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,590 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,204 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing sighns of perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 52,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,535 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,978 miles

advise rear brake service

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,677 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,792 miles

Exhaust corroded heavily in parts

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in nearside and offside front lower swivels

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,792 miles

Exhaust corroded heavily in parts

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in nearside and offside front lower swivels

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,963 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,069 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads approx half worn

plastic outer sills fitted

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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W317 VUH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W317 VUH, 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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W317 VUH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W317 VUH safe to buy?

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