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N19 ERD

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 ERD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 137,460 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion on steering susspetion and brakes

Fail 30 May 2025 137,460 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion on steering susspetion and brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,129 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,405 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner shoulder

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 26 May 2015 125,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn irregularly/unevenly.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn irregularly/unevenly.

Fail 28 May 2014 124,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn irregularly/unevenly.

Pass 15 May 2013 122,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre worn irregularly/unevenly.

Pass 21 May 2012 121,864 miles

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 May 2012 121,864 miles

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2011 119,950 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 114,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust bracket will need replacing soon

Fail 14 Aug 2008 103,956 miles

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust bracket will need replacing soon

Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 100,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 98,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 97,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 97,955 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N19 ERD is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N19 ERD, 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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N19 ERD is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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