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W98 XAV

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 97,916 miles

under suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 95,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 94,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,542 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, near hoses connections are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal getting perished on outer part.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, the brake pipes on lower suspension arms are corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits The engine seem to have a intake leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, near hoses connections are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal getting perished on outer part.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, the brake pipes on lower suspension arms are corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Pass 23 May 2018 90,792 miles

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,555 miles

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,555 miles

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

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 85,641 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,849 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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W98 XAV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W98 XAV, 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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W98 XAV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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