2000 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · W231 ETW
2000 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 88,526 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W231 ETW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 88,526 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.
W231 ETW 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 (W231 ETW) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W231 ETW Mileage History
- 16/04/202286,346 mi
- 01/06/202387,492 mi+1,146 mi
- 17/05/202488,230 mi+738 mi
- 29/05/202588,509 mi+279 mi
- 06/06/202588,526 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 694 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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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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