2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · W414 BKM
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 108,712 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W414 BKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 108,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W414 BKM 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 (W414 BKM) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
W414 BKM Mileage History
- 27/10/202395,491 mi
- 01/10/2024100,588 mi+5,097 mi
- 08/10/2025104,724 mi+4,136 mi
- 28/09/2026108,706 mi+3,982 mi
- 07/10/2026108,712 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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