2000 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · W188 ACK
2000 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 25,828 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W188 ACK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 25,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W188 ACK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (W188 ACK) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
W188 ACK Mileage History
- 10/03/200612,406 mi
- 07/03/200713,581 mi+1,175 mi
- 19/03/200815,086 mi+1,505 mi
- 25/03/200815,097 mi+11 mi
- 08/04/200916,580 mi+1,483 mi
- 06/04/201017,843 mi+1,263 mi
- 07/04/201118,979 mi+1,136 mi
- 03/04/201219,965 mi+986 mi
- 03/04/201320,679 mi+714 mi
- 20/03/201421,163 mi+484 mi
- 20/03/201421,163 mi
- 27/03/201521,942 mi+779 mi
- 06/04/201622,539 mi+597 mi
- 07/04/201622,542 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/201722,694 mi+152 mi
- 18/06/201822,781 mi+87 mi
- 13/06/201923,001 mi+220 mi
- 18/05/202023,165 mi+164 mi
- 18/05/202023,165 mi
- 15/12/202023,294 mi+129 mi
- 20/01/202223,469 mi+175 mi
- 12/09/202323,541 mi+72 mi
- 05/09/202424,347 mi+806 mi
- 05/09/202525,091 mi+744 mi
- 08/09/202625,828 mi+737 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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