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J11 VSG

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 VSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 110,850 miles

under body very dry and rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2025 110,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,681 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2024 110,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers rusty

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

steering slightly stiff/noisy

Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

steering slightly stiff/noisy

Pass 17 May 2019 109,517 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension rusty

Fail 14 May 2019 109,517 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 109,066 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 May 2017 108,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 107,415 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 107,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,188 miles

brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2014

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,956 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,088 miles

brake pipes rusty

small chips in screen

steering have slight play

suspension and shocks weak and have slight mist

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,088 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes rusty

small chips in screen

steering have slight play

suspension and shocks weak and have slight mist

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,180 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 80,180 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2009 73,880 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 68,034 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 59,385 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 59,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 50,379 miles

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

Prop shaft front rubber coupling slight crack

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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J11 VSG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J11 VSG, 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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What year was J11 VSG registered?

J11 VSG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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