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X189 XPL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,359 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure

Engine oil leak

Misting of fluid around number four injector

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 69,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket insecure

Engine oil leak

Misting of fluid around number four injector

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 60,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,096 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,003 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,833 miles

two screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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X189 XPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X189 XPL, 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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What year was X189 XPL registered?

X189 XPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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