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X517 GAE

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,317 mi
Last recorded37,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 GAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 37,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 35,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,406 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50ZR16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,214 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,825 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,825 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,376 miles

e.c.u warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,972 miles

e.c.u warning lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,646 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 20,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,141 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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X517 GAE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X517 GAE, 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 X517 GAE registered?

X517 GAE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X517 GAE safe to buy?

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