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X241 GLB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 GLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 93,374 miles

corrosion to both sils

corrosion to rear suspension components

front suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 93,361 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both sils

corrosion to rear suspension components

front suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 92,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Also has slight play. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,415 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Also has slight play. (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Also has slight play. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,061 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators inc side repeaters. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 76,981 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,221 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag warning light on

slight micro cracking to engine drive belt

slight play n/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bonding

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake Discs Lipped - Suggest Replacement

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake Discs Lipped - Suggest Replacement

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 59,999 miles

3k left in rear pads.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,377 miles

chips in windscreen

wear in front brake discs

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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X241 GLB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X241 GLB, 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 X241 GLB registered?

X241 GLB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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