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X585 CAJ

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 CAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,933 miles

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR OF CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR OF CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,752 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,870 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres low on edge and cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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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X585 CAJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X585 CAJ, 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 X585 CAJ registered?

X585 CAJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X585 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X585 CAJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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