2000 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · X483 BBL
2000 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 50,618 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X483 BBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 50,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X483 BBL 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 (X483 BBL) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipes (1.2.1 (g))”.
X483 BBL Mileage History
- 05/06/202349,791 mi
- 29/08/202450,501 mi+710 mi
- 13/09/202450,526 mi+25 mi
- 15/05/202650,590 mi+64 mi
- 20/05/202650,618 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 280 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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