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A11 XYN

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XYN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 84,046 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 83,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,926 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust fixing clamps corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust fixing clamps corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,427 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,664 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to all suspension components

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering pipes corrodded+damp

Fail 9 May 2013 71,664 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to all suspension components

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering pipes corrodded+damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap washer cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,207 miles

Nearside 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 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap washer cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,728 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,459 miles

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 60,315 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,069 miles

Oil leak

nearside front link cover split.

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 145,332 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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A11 XYN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A11 XYN, 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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A11 XYN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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