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X538 FCB

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 FCB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,446 miles

Both front side light lenses damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills corroded

both front engine mount rubbers perished

nearside rear sill cover has a hole

Fail 22 Jul 2025 80,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front side light lenses damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills corroded

both front engine mount rubbers perished

nearside rear sill cover has a hole

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 80,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,396 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 77,541 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 77,541 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,538 miles

Coolant leak bottom over radiator ()

Nearside Front tyre damage too sidewall

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,538 miles

Coolant leak bottom over radiator ()

Nearside Front tyre damage too sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,739 miles

N/s rear tyre cracking visible on inner sidewall.advise replacement.

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

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

Temporary type fuel cap fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,466 miles

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

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

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

Slight movement detected in drivers seat backrest .

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,768 miles

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

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

Some movement visible in drivers seat backrest.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,573 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat secured in place to customers specification

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat secured in place to customers specification

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,702 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake disks worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,702 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,646 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,146 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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X538 FCB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X538 FCB, 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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X538 FCB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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