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B3 XXE

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,916 mi
Last recorded133,916 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,916 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 132,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body covered in plastic

Fail 22 Mar 2012 126,766 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body covered in plastic

Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 101,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,009 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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B3 XXE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 XXE, 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 B3 XXE registered?

B3 XXE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is B3 XXE safe to buy?

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