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X309 CMR

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 CMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,377 miles

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2025 67,100 miles

slight surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 65,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,636 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps

some surface corrosion to suspension iron worl

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 64,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,734 miles

washer jet not working n/s

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,701 miles

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,945 miles

front tyres beginning to peresh in between treads

Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres beginning to peresh in between treads

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,507 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,405 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,734 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 53,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,658 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 52,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 51,943 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Fail 14 May 2012 51,943 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 51,495 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,527 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 50,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 49,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,556 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,353 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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X309 CMR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X309 CMR, 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 X309 CMR registered?

X309 CMR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X309 CMR safe to buy?

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