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X706 BAM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,217 mi
Last recorded70,217 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 BAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 70,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2025 70,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 70,175 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2022 70,168 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,856 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,382 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 69,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 66,675 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 17 May 2013 66,673 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,775 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,801 miles

offside rear tyre low tread inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,469 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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X706 BAM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X706 BAM, 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 X706 BAM registered?

X706 BAM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X706 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X706 BAM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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