CarVerify

Free Car Check

X178 ENU

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 ENU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,036 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 70,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,398 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,388 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly hanging on

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished / cracked (4.1.D.1e)

all road tyres perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly hanging on

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished / cracked (4.1.D.1e)

all road tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,083 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer sidewall

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,389 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,389 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,952 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

eml on @ dash

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre getting low 2mm

Fail 24 Oct 2007 50,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre getting low 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,322 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 48,322 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres showing cracks

n/s hand brake cable outter casing brocken

rear brake discs rusted

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X178 ENU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 X178 ENU, 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

How do I check the history of X178 ENU?

You can check the full history of X178 ENU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X178 ENU registered?

X178 ENU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X178 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 ENU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X178 ENU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X178 ENU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.