2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · X185 BBV
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 125,130 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X185 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 125,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X185 BBV 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 (X185 BBV) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
X185 BBV Mileage History
- 25/07/2022120,424 mi
- 05/07/2023121,333 mi+909 mi
- 16/07/2024122,498 mi+1,165 mi
- 11/09/2025124,042 mi+1,544 mi
- 16/09/2026125,130 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 1,135 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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