2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · W741 ABT
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 134,934 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W741 ABT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2021
- 134,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W741 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (W741 ABT) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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