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W302 XAT

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 XAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 37,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 35,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,879 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 33,869 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,534 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 32,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 27,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,360 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,955 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 27,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,775 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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W302 XAT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W302 XAT, 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 W302 XAT registered?

W302 XAT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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