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X252 OFC

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 OFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 108,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 108,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,706 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 100,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,291 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,952 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,952 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,804 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,005 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Front subframe bushes worn

Rear sub frame corroded

surface rust on all parts

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,005 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front sub frame corroded

Front subframe bushes worn

Rear sub frame corroded

surface rust on all parts

Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,231 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe coroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,254 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front suspension componenrts corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,943 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,840 miles

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

drive belt show wear

n/s/f side light cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,282 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

side skirt fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

side skirt fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,732 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

both front wishbone bushes getting weak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,234 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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X252 OFC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X252 OFC, 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 X252 OFC registered?

X252 OFC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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