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X705 XJO

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 XJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,829 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,128 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,037 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,037 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 77,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 72,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,239 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,073 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 45,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

movement to o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,636 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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X705 XJO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X705 XJO, 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 X705 XJO registered?

X705 XJO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X705 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X705 XJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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