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W423 XGN

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 XGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,670 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 153,317 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 153,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 153,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 151,925 miles

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

dash lights inop

Fail 12 May 2018 151,842 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dash lights inop

Pass 5 May 2017 148,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 148,065 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 142,885 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,864 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 141,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 141,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 137,959 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to corrod

Fail 23 Nov 2013 137,959 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrod

Fail 30 Nov 2012 105,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,693 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,692 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,295 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside hand brake arm our broken

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,898 miles

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

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

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

near side hand brake cable armour broken

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,174 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 74,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,889 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,667 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,165 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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W423 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W423 XGN, 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 W423 XGN registered?

W423 XGN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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