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X531 KEC

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 KEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,364 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms and struts, rear suspension arms, inner sills & Power steering pipes. Slight deterioration centre exhaust. Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,328 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms and struts, rear suspension arms, inner sills & Power steering pipes. Slight deterioration centre exhaust. Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,029 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded below underseal

Corrosion on both front inner sill areas

Corrosion on front suspension components, arms and struts Power steering pipes corroded Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both rear suspension arms corroded below underseal

Corrosion on both front inner sill areas

Corrosion on front suspension components, arms and struts Power steering pipes corroded Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,023 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

Corrosion on front suspension components

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,915 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipe at front of rack & brake pipes at rear.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,915 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion in power steering pipe at front of rack & brake pipes at rear.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,750 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipe at front of rack & brake pipes at rear.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,750 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight corrosion in power steering pipe at front of rack & brake pipes at rear.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,650 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & brake pipes at rear. Slight drag in front brakes.

Fail 27 May 2016 54,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & brake pipes at rear. Slight drag in front brakes.

Pass 29 May 2015 53,990 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipe (front of rack) & rear brake pipes - both previously waxed/greased. Slight drag in front brakes. Front tyres nearing wear indictors & slightly perished.

Pass 23 May 2014 53,082 miles

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & rear brake pipes. Minor drag in front brakes & nearside front brake disc readings fluctuating slightly. Slight deterioration front antiroll links.

Fail 23 May 2014 53,082 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight corrosion power steering pipes & rear brake pipes. Minor drag in front brakes & nearside front brake disc readings fluctuating slightly. Slight deterioration front antiroll links.

Pass 31 May 2013 52,235 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipe at front of steering rack - waxed. Slight perishing front tyres. Slight drag in front brakes & nearside front brake disc readings fluctuating slightly.

Pass 31 May 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,366 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,756 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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X531 KEC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X531 KEC, 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 X531 KEC registered?

X531 KEC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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