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X212 DBY

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,131 mi
Last recorded42,131 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 42,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,522 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 34,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 29,471 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 27,980 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,996 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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X212 DBY is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X212 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.

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X212 DBY is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X212 DBY safe to buy?

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