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W812 VCP

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 VCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,360 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 97,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 96,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 95,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 92,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 92,216 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2019 92,216 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,967 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,561 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Radial cracks nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Radial cracks nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,431 miles

Exhaust downpipe bracket broken

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak requires attention

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,388 miles

front brake imbalance.

front number plate damaged.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

reverse lamps inop.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,323 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake imbalance.

front number plate damaged.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

reverse lamps inop.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,407 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,871 miles

air bag light on

both rear wheel rims slight distortion on them

Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

both rear wheel rims slight distortion on them

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,240 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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W812 VCP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W812 VCP, 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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W812 VCP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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