CarVerify

Free Car Check

X214 XPG

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 XPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,069 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

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

offside front tyre wearing both edges

oil leak around engine

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pump / pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing

nsf tyre worn inner tread

osf tyre cut outer wall - unable to determine depth- suggest replaced

screen lightly sratched

Fail 16 Nov 2011 97,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing

nsf tyre worn inner tread

osf tyre cut outer wall - unable to determine depth- suggest replaced

screen lightly sratched

Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,770 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f sidewalls damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2010 93,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f sidewalls damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,406 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake low effort

n/s/f inner sidewall splits and worn on inside tread

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,723 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 72,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X214 XPG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X214 XPG, 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

How do I check the history of X214 XPG?

You can check the full history of X214 XPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X214 XPG registered?

X214 XPG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X214 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X214 XPG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X214 XPG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X214 XPG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.