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X196 KTF

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 KTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Front headlight aim height adjuster screw missing

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim damaged

Rear both sides rear coil springs advanced corrosion evident

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,475 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing and cracking at inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,306 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,783 miles

both rear tyres wearing at inner edge of tread

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 26,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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X196 KTF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X196 KTF, 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 X196 KTF registered?

X196 KTF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X196 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X196 KTF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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