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W457 VAW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 VAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 56,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 56,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,355 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,646 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 41,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all flexible brake pipes metal end fittings coroded

all metaal brake pipes throughout car light corosion

Pass 20 May 2013 41,204 miles

all flexible brake pipes metal end fittings coroded

all metaal brake pipes throughout car light corosion

Pass 2 May 2012 40,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,387 miles

0ffside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 40,387 miles

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

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

0ffside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,168 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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W457 VAW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 W457 VAW, 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 W457 VAW registered?

W457 VAW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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