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X500 RMS

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,678 mi
Last recorded138,678 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 RMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,678 miles

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

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))

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))

corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 2 Apr 2026 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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))

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 2 Apr 2025 137,434 miles

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

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

corrosion on both sills and floor

Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,117 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,277 miles

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

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

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

underside has underseal at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,163 miles

underside undersealed at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,308 miles

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

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

underside has undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside has all over corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 131,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor and above rear dif. both front bake pipes starting to corrode at flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and radius arm components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 131,273 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor and above rear dif. both front bake pipes starting to corrode at flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and radius arm components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,030 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,111 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper arm touching bonnet

Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

n/s wiper arm touching bonnet

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,789 miles

rear bush on os front suspension arm near the limit for play

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,951 miles

Both the rear brake discs are corroded to the limit. Advise replacing.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,302 miles

Imbalance on front brakes right on limit.

Fail 27 Sep 2005 35,295 miles

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

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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X500 RMS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X500 RMS, 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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X500 RMS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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