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X23 ADA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,469 mi
Last recorded60,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 ADA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,256 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 60,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 60,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 60,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 56,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,564 miles

Brake warning light on at time of test.

EML light on at time of test.

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,564 miles

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

Brake warning light on at time of test.

EML light on at time of test.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 53,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 53,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 52,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,724 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 51,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 41,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,925 miles

Front number plate in poor condition and just with in limits of test.

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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X23 ADA 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 70.8%.

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 X23 ADA, 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 X23 ADA registered?

X23 ADA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X23 ADA safe to buy?

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