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X69 DME

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 DME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 90,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 90,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 90,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,849 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,849 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,073 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 86,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,801 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 84,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,762 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,157 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 68,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 62,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,363 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,593 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,848 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)

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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X69 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X69 DME, 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 X69 DME registered?

X69 DME is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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