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N400 JEA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,316 mi
Last recorded77,316 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 JEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 77,316 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 75,680 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear coil spring mount corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,680 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Running along the rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running above the rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cover corroded possible further corrosion underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill covered by panel which is corrode, further corrosion may lie underneath within prescribed areas.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cover corroded possible further corrosion underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cover corroded possible further corrosion underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cover corroded possible further corrosion underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill covered by panel which is corrode, further corrosion may lie underneath within prescribed areas.

Pass 16 May 2017 72,342 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear flexi hoses

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 72,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear flexi hoses

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 69,037 miles

Coolant leak from front of engine

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake pipes corroding, rear discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 69,037 miles

Coolant leak from front of engine

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes corroding, rear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 65,383 miles

NSF position lamp broken

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 62,137 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 62,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 60,068 miles

OSF tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear limit markers

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear discs corroded and parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 9 May 2012 59,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside parking brake performance poor compared to nearside, adjustment is probably required

Rear disc inner surfaces heavily corroded and will require replacing with next pads

Fail 9 May 2012 59,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside parking brake performance poor compared to nearside, adjustment is probably required

Rear disc inner surfaces heavily corroded and will require replacing with next pads

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,016 miles

Run out on OSF disc, rear NS disc heavily corroded/reduced pad contacy on inner surface

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,128 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 29,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 29,534 miles

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

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

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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N400 JEA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N400 JEA, 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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N400 JEA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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