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X266 BDD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 BDD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,094 miles

Slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2018 82,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 82,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,016 miles

Prop shaft coupling as slight cracking

Slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

o/s front brake binding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

oil leak gearbox

rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 62,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 62,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,798 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,637 miles

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

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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X266 BDD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X266 BDD, 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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X266 BDD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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