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X422 FBO

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 FBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 108,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 104,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 104,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust faults (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front wheel arches holed with corrosion but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,709 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 28 May 2019 90,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both frony (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion started on both sills

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 90,340 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both frony (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion started on both sills

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,914 miles

Corrosion started on sills

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,914 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion started on sills

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,234 miles

Corrosion started on both front inner sills

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion started on both front inner sills

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,820 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,632 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,392 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,103 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes and brake hoses heavily greased advise clean off hoses unless you are certain the grease is compatable with brake hose rubber

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner balljoint

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake discs have slight surface cororosion

front wipers have slight wear

middle and rear exhaust sections have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear

nearside and offside front tyres are stepped slightly on edges

offside rear brake has slight noise on rotaion, noise seems to be comming from internal handbrake shoes

power steering pipes to rack have slight corrosion

underside has some corroison in areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 60,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,154 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,071 miles

front brake discs have corrosion on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

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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X422 FBO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 X422 FBO, 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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X422 FBO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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