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B18 LMD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,816 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,548 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,918 miles

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak to strut

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,311 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 50,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,655 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 48,655 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front propshaft flexible coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B18 LMD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B18 LMD, 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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B18 LMD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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