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X188 DBY

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,610 mi
Last recorded22,610 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 21,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 21,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 20,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 20,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 17,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 12,472 miles

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 12,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,438 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,797 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,666 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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X188 DBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X188 DBY, 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 X188 DBY registered?

X188 DBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X188 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 DBY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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