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X408 ELF

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,090 mi
Last recorded76,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 ELF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,090 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust leak from rear

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All brake discs starting to corroded

Front Oil leak Bad Engine oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Spring starting to corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,605 miles

both front headlights poor pattern

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlights poor pattern

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,869 miles

poor pattern front head lights

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,723 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,774 miles

both front tyres parishing

front pads waring low

off side rear tyre parishing but not showing cords

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres parishing

front pads waring low

off side rear tyre parishing but not showing cords

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,323 miles

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,221 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,221 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,107 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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X408 ELF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X408 ELF, 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 X408 ELF registered?

X408 ELF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X408 ELF safe to buy?

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