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W574 YRV

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 97,952 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge & heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing inner edge & heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover holed

Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Sill cover holed and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML on

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 96,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML on

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 94,922 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil misting on o/s of rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,630 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 72,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,237 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

alt belt perished

em lihgt on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,772 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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W574 YRV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W574 YRV, 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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W574 YRV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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