2000 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · V2 SCL
2000 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 28,824 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V2 SCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 28,824 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.
V2 SCL 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 (V2 SCL) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V2 SCL Mileage History
- 22/06/202328,439 mi
- 26/06/202328,464 mi+25 mi
- 16/07/202428,720 mi+256 mi
- 27/08/202528,806 mi+86 mi
- 28/08/202528,824 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 176 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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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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