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W603 XGO

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,201 mi
Last recorded40,201 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 XGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Damaged at bracket to front strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake hoses are aftermarket sports type and appear to separating at the ferrules. This is possibly a feature of the product

Fail 16 Apr 2026 40,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Damaged at bracket to front strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake hoses are aftermarket sports type and appear to separating at the ferrules. This is possibly a feature of the product

Pass 28 Sep 2024 39,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 39,600 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,939 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 36,601 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from differential

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from differential

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,080 miles

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

steering rack arms worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear diff

slight movement in both front steering rack arms

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 10,719 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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W603 XGO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W603 XGO, 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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W603 XGO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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