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X303 KBM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 KBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,853 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/jacking blocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 100,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/jacking blocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,590 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion on outer sills

service warning

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,784 miles

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

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

both outer sill corroded around jacking blocks

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,552 miles

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

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

power steering tank leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering tank leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,271 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2011 86,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,239 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,496 miles

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 5 Jun 2008 72,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,355 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 58,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 49,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 49,785 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X303 KBM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 X303 KBM, 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 X303 KBM registered?

X303 KBM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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