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X516 SKE

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,768 mi
Last recorded117,768 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 SKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 117,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,866 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 115,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 113,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,882 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,821 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,736 miles

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

front tyres showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls.Cords or ply not showing yet. 225/50/16

Fail 11 Nov 2011 93,539 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,966 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 6 Nov 2009 85,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,924 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 76,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,462 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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X516 SKE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X516 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X516 SKE registered?

X516 SKE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X516 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X516 SKE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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