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X46 XPM

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 XPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 92,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 92,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken in hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken in hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 90,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 84,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/r brake pipes corroding, rear front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

some surface corrosion to rear suspension and nearside front suspension components

Fail 5 May 2023 84,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/r brake pipes corroding, rear front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some surface corrosion to rear suspension and nearside front suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 80,165 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,745 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 79,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,718 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,585 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,565 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,343 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 10 Apr 2007 50,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XPM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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