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W171 XBW

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,639 mi
Last recorded109,639 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,987 miles

Front suspension components becoming corroded.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,007 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 103,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,160 miles

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

front brake pads 2000 miles left approx

Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake pads 2000 miles left approx

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,296 miles

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

rear brake pads 2000 miles left approx

rear top shocker mounts starting to perrish

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,056 miles

rear tyres worn to 0 on egdes

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,438 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,943 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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W171 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W171 XBW, 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 W171 XBW registered?

W171 XBW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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