2000 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · D10 MAV
2000 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 73,379 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D10 MAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 73,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D10 MAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (D10 MAV) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D10 MAV Mileage History
- 18/03/202272,638 mi
- 25/03/202272,758 mi+120 mi
- 20/02/202573,379 mi+621 mi
Average of roughly 253 miles per year across 3 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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