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X256 BGM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 BGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 57,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.18mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.15mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,840 miles

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

Traction control light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,546 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded slightly

off side front steering rack joint worn slightly

rear diff.mount bush worn slightly

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,407 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rubber bush in differential caseing to body is partially deteriorated/seperated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,300 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2008 39,906 miles

all brake discs corroded on edges

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

light stone chips windscreen

water damage rear no plate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,324 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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X256 BGM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X256 BGM, 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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X256 BGM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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