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X513 NKO

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 NKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,186 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 95,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,705 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))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,772 miles

Both front floor to sill arears showing signs of rust

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,246 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 88,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into offside rear brake hose above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,077 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 82,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,220 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,965 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,083 miles

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

brake pad warning on

Fail 12 Dec 2014 61,083 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,935 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,206 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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X513 NKO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X513 NKO, 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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What year was X513 NKO registered?

X513 NKO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X513 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 NKO shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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