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X263 ANW

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 ANW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 72,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 60,073 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 55,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,775 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,775 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2014 50,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 50,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,117 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,862 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 38,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 31,206 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 28,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,669 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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X263 ANW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X263 ANW, 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 X263 ANW registered?

X263 ANW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X263 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X263 ANW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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