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X588 ELE

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 ELE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,017 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,363 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 95,363 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,307 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

underseal applied

Pass 16 May 2019 88,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,349 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,809 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 61,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,255 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,134 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,866 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ELE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X588 ELE, 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 X588 ELE registered?

X588 ELE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X588 ELE safe to buy?

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