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B4 HJT

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

88,445 mi
Last recorded88,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,890 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 87,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,196 miles

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both sills/undersills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill cover corroded.

Offside sill cover corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 85,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill cover corroded.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill cover corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,953 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens broken

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,554 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 82,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,915 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind possible sticking caliper (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,664 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on inner edge +cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge +cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on inner edge +cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge +cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery not fully secured.

left rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,704 miles

the fuel tank support straps are corroded

the radiator undertray is broken

Fail 7 Dec 2013 73,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

the fuel tank support straps are corroded

the radiator undertray is broken

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,694 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 71,497 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,676 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 65,676 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,099 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

worn tyre now fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,594 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 42,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B4 HJT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 B4 HJT, 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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B4 HJT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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