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N17 BLJ

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,091 mi
Last recorded72,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 BLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 72,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes coming from front to back, in n/s/r wheel arch. + pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear near suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,940 miles

Front Front suspension covered in underseal

Rear rear suspension covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,939 miles

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

Front Front suspension covered in underseal

Rear rear suspension covered in underseal

Pass 25 May 2021 71,495 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 71,491 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s + o/s rear off sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 70,746 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread and has slight wear on inside edge

nearside front wheel hub corroded

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside front jacking point has slight corrosion

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread also has slight wear on inside edge

offside front wheel hub corroded

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml illuminated

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,820 miles

front tyres slightly perished

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml illuminated

Pass 2 May 2012 68,978 miles

Both front tyres cracked on treads

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracked on treads

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 61,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 58,745 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 55,333 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 55,293 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 50,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre is perishing on tread

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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N17 BLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N17 BLJ, 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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N17 BLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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