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X385 MVS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 MVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 74,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread/side wall .. Has marked .

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,518 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread/side wall .. Has marked .

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,511 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 73,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,055 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 65,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 63,281 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 63,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,912 miles

both front tyres wearing low and outer shoulders perrishing

rear brake pads look low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs worn scored & liped

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,889 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn scored & liped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,387 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,387 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light staying on

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,027 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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X385 MVS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X385 MVS, 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 X385 MVS registered?

X385 MVS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X385 MVS safe to buy?

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