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40 MXC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 105,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,576 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 105,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,051 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,823 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,200 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,470 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,470 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,469 miles

play in both front steering arms

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in both front steering arms

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low on outside edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Fail 21 Jun 2013 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low on outside edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,982 miles

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2009 75,982 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,203 miles

wipers or sceen needs clean

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,573 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 46,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 2 Dec 2005 46,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,433 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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40 MXC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 MXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 40 MXC registered?

40 MXC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is 40 MXC safe to buy?

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