CarVerify

Free Car Check

X294 CBD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 CBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,998 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

sign of corrosion n/s, o/s lower sill covers

sign of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,603 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underseal both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 125,603 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underseal both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,227 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,227 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 115,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2014 115,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2013 110,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 110,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,765 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2011 95,883 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 95,870 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f brake disc sign of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside front steering/suspension.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,992 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,221 miles

strong advise corrosion to front and rear brake discs

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2007 57,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

strong advise corrosion to front and rear brake discs

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,082 miles

20% imbalance to front brakes

corrosion to all brake discs

o/s/f brake binding

small chips in windscreen

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X294 CBD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X294 CBD, 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

How do I check the history of X294 CBD?

You can check the full history of X294 CBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X294 CBD registered?

X294 CBD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X294 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X294 CBD shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X294 CBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X294 CBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.