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X415 EGH

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 EGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 129,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on suspension arm (Between flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch behind cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 6 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 128,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,045 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 124,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,802 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 116,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre won on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,742 miles

Offside rear disc pads slightly lower than nearside

Petrol tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,911 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,347 miles

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe

Corrosion at rear of N/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,526 miles

Corrosion at rear of N/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,328 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,393 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,782 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2006 55,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,028 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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X415 EGH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X415 EGH, 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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X415 EGH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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