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D11 BUX

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 BUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 141,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 137,827 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 137,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 133,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 132,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,670 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 126,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,367 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 113,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,436 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

oil leak

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2010 96,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

oil leak

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,985 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 81,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,211 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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D11 BUX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D11 BUX, 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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D11 BUX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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