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N2 LRG

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 LRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,107 miles

all underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle as marked front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle as marked next to other failing pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe as marked rubber pipe perished (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,494 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,307 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sheath on handbrake cable broken

offside rear outer sheath on handbrake cable broken

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,306 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear outer sheath on handbrake cable broken

offside rear outer sheath on handbrake cable broken

Pass 30 May 2012 80,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2012 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 63,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,980 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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N2 LRG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N2 LRG, 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 N2 LRG registered?

N2 LRG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is N2 LRG safe to buy?

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