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X636 REC

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 REC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 59,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,265 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,959 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,570 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,874 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,369 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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X636 REC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X636 REC, 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

How do I check the history of X636 REC?

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What year was X636 REC registered?

X636 REC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X636 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X636 REC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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