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X987 RRN

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 RRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,912 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded+ holed at front outwith prescribed area

Nearside park brake low effort

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms underseasled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2026 103,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded+ holed at front outwith prescribed area

Nearside park brake low effort

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms underseasled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,345 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Underbody opf vehicle heavily corroded including subframes, steering, suspension, braking and exhaust components

Pass 1 May 2024 102,850 miles

Coolant leak radiator

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,515 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,938 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2020 99,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 95,852 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 90,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 May 2017 87,319 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded but not insecure

Fail 13 May 2017 87,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

spare wheel carrier corroded but not insecure

Pass 13 May 2016 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split

Fail 12 May 2016 83,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 5 May 2015 80,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 78,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 69,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 67,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 64,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 61,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 51,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,167 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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X987 RRN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X987 RRN, 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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X987 RRN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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