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X286 PBJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 PBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside top mounting rubbers perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,308 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside in shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside strut top bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 97,308 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside in shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside strut top bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,886 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,308 miles

Front both tyres splitting on inside wall

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,628 miles

both front link rod bushes starting to debond

slight play in offside front lower arm back bush

slight play in steering rack offside arm

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,320 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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X286 PBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X286 PBJ, 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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What year was X286 PBJ registered?

X286 PBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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