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X265 JKU

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 71,361 miles

Front and Rear Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,300 miles

discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 697,772 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,782 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

all road tyres have slight cuts

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,465 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,278 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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X265 JKU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X265 JKU, 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 X265 JKU registered?

X265 JKU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X265 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X265 JKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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