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W118 XHD

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,121 mi
Last recorded45,121 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 XHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion .

Fail 29 Jul 2024 45,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion .

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 45,031 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,301 miles

vehicle appears to have been unused for some time due to underbody light corrossion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,266 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,662 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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W118 XHD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W118 XHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W118 XHD registered?

W118 XHD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W118 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 XHD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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