2000 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · W712 AKP
2000 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 88,507 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W712 AKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 88,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W712 AKP 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 (W712 AKP) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
W712 AKP Mileage History
- 02/05/202476,803 mi
- 29/04/202583,672 mi+6,869 mi
- 02/05/202583,673 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/202688,507 mi+4,834 mi
- 28/04/202688,507 mi
Average of roughly 5,890 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: Good
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