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X254 MGK

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,709 mi
Last recorded57,709 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 MGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,363 miles

Airbag warning light taped over, warning not currently illuminated.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Airbag warning light taped over, warning not currently illuminated.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,317 miles

N/S/F TYRE TOUCHING ON BODYWORK,WHEN SUSPENSION ON FULL DROOP AND FULL RIGHT HAND TURN.POSSIBLY DUE TO BUGET TYRES FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,272 miles

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

all four tyres are perishing

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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X254 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X254 MGK, 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 X254 MGK registered?

X254 MGK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X254 MGK safe to buy?

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