2000 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · V313 FMO
2000 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 58,088 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V313 FMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 58,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V313 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (V313 FMO) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V313 FMO Mileage History
- 05/05/202356,610 mi
- 12/05/202356,610 mi
- 09/05/202457,063 mi+453 mi
- 22/04/202558,088 mi+1,025 mi
- 22/04/202558,088 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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