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J700 UPE

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,633 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 50,367 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 50,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,467 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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J700 UPE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J700 UPE, 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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J700 UPE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is J700 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 UPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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