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X393 VOT

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 VOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 65,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 64,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 64,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,835 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,727 miles

offside side repeater losing colour

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Noise from the offside rear when hand brake applied on the roller brake test.

Wheel rim damaged on the nearside rear.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,647 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,371 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,940 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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X393 VOT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X393 VOT, 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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X393 VOT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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