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K23 DRX

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 91,645 miles

corrosion underside and on various parts

Fail 17 Mar 2026 91,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion underside and on various parts

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,704 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92y tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97w tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,346 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,048 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,727 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,764 miles

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

offside front tyre shows signs of fouling inner arch on full lock

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 37,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,377 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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K23 DRX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K23 DRX, 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 K23 DRX registered?

K23 DRX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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