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X623 NUB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

52,572 mi
Last recorded52,572 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX623 NUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 52,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,627 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,133 miles

Emissions not tested lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 48,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,019 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts or cracks but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres have cuts or cracks but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,535 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,805 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,055 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,236 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,236 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 32,513 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X623 NUB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X623 NUB, 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 X623 NUB registered?

X623 NUB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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