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X204 VWV

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,379 mi
Last recorded12,379 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 VWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 12,379 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 12,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 12,237 miles

Front slight corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 12,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 11,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 11,302 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 10,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 10,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,108 miles

Both rear tyres have slight side wall cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,332 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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X204 VWV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X204 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X204 VWV registered?

X204 VWV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X204 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X204 VWV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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