2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · V383 DPL
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 84,014 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V383 DPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 84,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V383 DPL 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 (V383 DPL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
V383 DPL Mileage History
- 12/08/202479,663 mi
- 12/08/202479,663 mi
- 23/07/202581,688 mi+2,025 mi
- 07/08/202684,012 mi+2,324 mi
- 10/08/202684,014 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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