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X46 HCF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,354 mi
Last recorded42,354 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 HCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 42,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to/from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,748 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 41,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,631 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front slight smear

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,240 miles

due to further dismal system failure test started at 9.30 finished 10.15 incident number 052c4fe

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,107 miles

front brake pads wearing low

movement in o/s/f wish bone bush

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,334 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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X46 HCF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X46 HCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X46 HCF registered?

X46 HCF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X46 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 HCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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