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W988 PVM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 PVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,568 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 42,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre wall has a small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,672 miles

nearside washer jet ouput reduced

Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,199 miles

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,596 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,131 miles

brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,147 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,156 miles

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

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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W988 PVM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W988 PVM, 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 W988 PVM registered?

W988 PVM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W988 PVM safe to buy?

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