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X136 DME

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

130,112 mi
Last recorded130,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 DME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 130,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion including floor areas, sill areas, subframes and suspension components

outer sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

small hole at front o/s outer sill cover

Fail 25 Jun 2026 130,107 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion including floor areas, sill areas, subframes and suspension components

outer sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

small hole at front o/s outer sill cover

Pass 14 May 2025 129,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general underside corrosion including subframes and suspension components and sill areas

Fail 13 May 2025 129,366 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general underside corrosion including subframes and suspension components and sill areas

Pass 16 May 2024 127,539 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components crodded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 127,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,311 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

general underside corrosion including all suspension components and sill areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 124,311 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to major fluid leak o/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine mil light on

general underside corrosion including all suspension components and sill areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 124,113 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine mil light on (car pre 2003)

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

Fail 9 Jun 2020 124,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine mil light on (car pre 2003)

front exhaust bracket broken

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

o/s/r handbrake lower effort than n/s/r

Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,505 miles

Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front shockabsober has slight misting of oil

Rear brake discs corroded

eml light on

oil leak

under side corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 122,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside, and components corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

engine breather pipe split

engine mil light on (car pre 2003)

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,064 miles

engine has oil leak

front inner sill areas slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight bind o/s/f brake not detected during roller brake test

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc outer face

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine has oil leak

front inner sill areas slightly corroded

n/s/r side light not as bright as o/s/r

o/s/r brake disc corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight bind o/s/f brake not detected during roller brake test

slight corrosion n/s/f brake disc outer face

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,986 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,968 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 105,029 miles

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

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

both sill area corroded

engine has slight oil leak

o/s/r tyre showing slight cracks

small hole o/s/f lower sill

Fail 22 May 2015 105,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both sill area corroded

engine oil level low

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/r tyre showing slight cracks

small hole o/s/f lower sill

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,930 miles

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

slight corrosion both sills

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil low

n/s/f wiper balde spliting

slight corrosion both sills

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,624 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,775 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,775 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 73,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 71,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 71,326 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 71,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X136 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 X136 DME, 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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X136 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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