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X408 YEH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,951 mi
Last recorded85,951 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 YEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 85,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 85,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 85,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,479 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,156 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

front and rear brake discs very rusty

front number plate poor

n/s hand brake poor

Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs very rusty

front number plate poor

n/s hand brake poor

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,015 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front strut top mounts worn

nearside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm starting to rust

offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm starting to rust

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front strut top mounts worn

nearside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm starting to rust

offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm starting to rust

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,181 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,295 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 53,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perrished and cracked on inner sidewall.play in o/s/f rear wishbone bush.slight play in o/s bottom ball joint and steering.o/s/f tyre has been driven flat.

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 YEH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YEH, 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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X408 YEH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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