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W485 XCX

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,708 mi
Last recorded133,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 XCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre n/s/r tyre nail in tyre ()

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracking in front number plate (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded before and after intermediate flexi hose on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch is stiff

Fail 18 Oct 2017 108,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded before and after intermediate flexi hose on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch is stiff

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi hose on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing is deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint is loose (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to steel on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flexi hose on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside hand brake cable outer casing is deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,954 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,920 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,048 miles

offside brake cable support bracket broken.

Pass 2 May 2008 77,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,072 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W485 XCX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W485 XCX, 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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W485 XCX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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