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X203 AJF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 AJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 149,216 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2025 149,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,965 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,900 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and greased including metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2022 144,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and greased including metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,418 miles

underside of vehicle covered in paint and grease

Fail 29 Oct 2021 144,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in paint and grease

Pass 16 Dec 2020 144,400 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

underside of vehicle undercoated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 144,378 miles

offside outer cosmetic sill cover corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 144,378 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 142,313 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 140,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated and front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 137,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,524 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 119,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,879 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre starting on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,070 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 4 Sep 2009 80,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,005 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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X203 AJF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X203 AJF, 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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X203 AJF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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