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X61 DVC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 DVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,003 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,948 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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X61 DVC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X61 DVC, 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 X61 DVC registered?

X61 DVC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X61 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X61 DVC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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