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W483 VMA

2000 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 VMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,947 miles

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

Rear differential mount bush separating

Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,124 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 88,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 86,152 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 27,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W483 VMA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W483 VMA, 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 W483 VMA registered?

W483 VMA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W483 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 VMA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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