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W894 VBV

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,047 mi
Last recorded48,047 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,047 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

outer sill covers have some corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,453 miles

all 4 jacking points rusty on outer sill and all suspension parts rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,112 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,349 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r outer sill covers rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,745 miles

n/s/r outer sill cover rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,230 miles

n/s/r outer sill cover rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill starting to corrode (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,937 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,318 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,159 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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W894 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W894 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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W894 VBV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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