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X253 GKX

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,987 mi
Last recorded98,987 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 GKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,987 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion front near wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,270 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake has low reading

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

discs showing surface rust

headlamp lens becoming faded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,390 miles

exhaust systems becoming corroded and slight blow center area

front headlamp lens becoming faded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,390 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

exhaust systems becoming corroded and slight blow center area

front headlamp lens becoming faded

Pass 13 May 2019 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight exhaust blow center system

slight play/wear o/side front lower arm assembly ball joint

Fail 10 May 2019 90,813 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight exhaust blow center system

slight play/wear o/side front lower arm assembly ball joint

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,923 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,892 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster not working (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,566 miles

Both front tyres splitting/cracking on outer edge due to old age

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,174 miles

rear tyres close to limit and starting to crack

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 62,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,176 miles

Both alternator and a/c/belts cracked.

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,529 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer bands

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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X253 GKX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X253 GKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X253 GKX registered?

X253 GKX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X253 GKX safe to buy?

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