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N100 ALB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 ALB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 92,531 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer skin sill corroded

Offside Rear outer skin sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,299 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,160 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 92,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 87,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 87,207 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 82,854 miles

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

both front suspension bottom ball joints slight play in rubber mountings

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front suspension bottom ball joints slight play in rubber mountings

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,161 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 64,289 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,289 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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N100 ALB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N100 ALB, 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 N100 ALB registered?

N100 ALB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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