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X238 TEV

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,774 mi
Last recorded65,774 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 TEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 65,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 65,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 65,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,847 miles

Engine mounts perished

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear components under-sealed

Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,847 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All other discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounts perished

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear components under-sealed

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated / front side of rear silenser box

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,742 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear diff mount rubber bush deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,740 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated also used as brake pad warning light (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear diff mount rubber bush deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,615 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

n/s and o/s front outer tyre walls starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,304 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,304 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,561 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,465 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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X238 TEV is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X238 TEV, 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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X238 TEV is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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