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J23 HLJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,502 mi
Last recorded120,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 120,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 118,366 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,890 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ 2 in 1 pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 115,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ 2 in 1 pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,389 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 108,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,055 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,035 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,002 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,915 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 62,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,069 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,002 miles

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

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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J23 HLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 J23 HLJ, 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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J23 HLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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