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X483 BBL

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,618 mi
Last recorded50,618 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 BBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,618 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 50,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front outer sills slight rust

hand brake on limit

spring clips missing on callipers

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake retainer clips missing

Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,501 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO LEAKING PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ALL REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR PERRISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,791 miles

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

underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,974 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 43,972 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Feb 2011 36,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 36,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,294 miles

slight play in off side front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2009 28,294 miles

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

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

slight play in off side front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,428 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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X483 BBL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 X483 BBL, 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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X483 BBL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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