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X343 FFJ

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,553 mi
Last recorded54,553 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 FFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 49,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,173 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 38,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,274 miles

o/s washer jet is poor but still working

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,630 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,630 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 33,321 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,810 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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X343 FFJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,800cc 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 X343 FFJ, 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 X343 FFJ registered?

X343 FFJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X343 FFJ safe to buy?

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