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X298 XEO

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 XEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,037 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 97,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 8 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,006 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,800 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewall of tyre

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Discs pitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,267 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear discs heavily pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,200 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,858 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,647 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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X298 XEO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X298 XEO, 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 X298 XEO registered?

X298 XEO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X298 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X298 XEO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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