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X588 DCB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,128 mi
Last recorded64,128 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 DCB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 64,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,778 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,799 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,616 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 50,614 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,368 miles

some play n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,915 miles

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,744 miles

both rear tyre casings getting perished

brake pipe to o/s rear getting corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,519 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,431 miles

some play both bottom balljoints

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,451 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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X588 DCB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X588 DCB, 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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X588 DCB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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