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JEN 61P

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 61P
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 95,107 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 95,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main b/pipes/ both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,091 miles

advise n/s and o/s bolt on sill covers corroded badly

advise suspension and inner rear sill areas corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise n/s and o/s bolt on sill covers corroded badly

advise suspension and inner rear sill areas corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs surface rusted

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake discs surface rusted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,067 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,061 miles

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

brake discs rusted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,627 miles

aux. drive belt cracking

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,601 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 91,566 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,494 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,494 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,681 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,744 miles

rear pads look low

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,584 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,584 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyre side walls perished-n/s bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,716 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,233 miles

rear tyres just legal

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,613 miles

rear tyre treads down to wear bars.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 58,836 miles

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

front pads look low.

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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JEN 61P is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 JEN 61P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEN 61P registered?

JEN 61P is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is JEN 61P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEN 61P shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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