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X211 JBC

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 JBC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 95,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,067 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 94,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,742 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 90,742 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2016 90,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,339 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 84,237 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 84,186 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 30 Apr 2013 81,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,726 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,617 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 66,485 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,272 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 50,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 43,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,005 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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X211 JBC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X211 JBC, 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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X211 JBC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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