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X131 DNA

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 DNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,465 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 63,789 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,228 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,898 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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X131 DNA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X131 DNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X131 DNA registered?

X131 DNA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X131 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X131 DNA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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