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W871 VDN

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 VDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 42,399 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,190 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 42,189 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,121 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,785 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 24,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W871 VDN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W871 VDN, 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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W871 VDN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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