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X499 BHK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,415 mi
Last recorded52,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 BHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,415 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,553 miles

Both front tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,789 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 43,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,318 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,710 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,425 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 225,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,593 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 19,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,898 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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X499 BHK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X499 BHK, 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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X499 BHK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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