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X229 XPG

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,768 mi
Last recorded135,768 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 XPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 135,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 122,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,567 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 108,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,530 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 95,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 84,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 70,059 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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X229 XPG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X229 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.

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What year was X229 XPG registered?

X229 XPG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X229 XPG safe to buy?

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