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X56 UPA

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,231 mi
Last recorded66,231 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 UPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 65,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking from inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,753 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,529 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 51,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,021 miles

front tyres slightly feathered on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,878 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,444 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,756 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

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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X56 UPA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X56 UPA, 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 X56 UPA registered?

X56 UPA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X56 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X56 UPA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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