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W476 VBV

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,870 mi
Last recorded50,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 50,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 49,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,966 miles

Screen is chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,966 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Screen is chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,557 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,553 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

nearside front tyres has slight perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,747 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,747 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,536 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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W476 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W476 VBV, 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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W476 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W476 VBV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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