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X346 XPJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX346 XPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 46,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 45,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,241 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 45,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,874 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 43,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,252 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,937 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished and cracking slightly.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,612 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres starting to perish

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,440 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear mounting bushes has slight movement

o/s and n/s front tyre treads perished

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,808 miles

slight chip in front screen

Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm.[Michelin 225/50 X 16V]

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm.[Michelin 225/50 X 16V]

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,684 miles

Windscreen chipped

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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X346 XPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X346 XPJ, 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 X346 XPJ?

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What year was X346 XPJ registered?

X346 XPJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X346 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X346 XPJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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