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J800 ODS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,471 mi
Last recorded49,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 ODS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 49,471 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))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,977 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 34,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,488 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,612 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,612 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,708 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

temp gauge inop

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,072 miles

Both front and both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

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

Wiper blades smearing screen. Strongly advise replaced

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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J800 ODS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J800 ODS, 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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J800 ODS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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