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V876 LCS

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 LCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024
Pass 26 Aug 2022 671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument panel indicating a mileage fault

Fail 26 Aug 2022 671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

instrument panel indicating a mileage fault

Pass 27 Aug 2021 591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 506 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,747 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,479 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,484 miles

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

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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V876 LCS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V876 LCS, 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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V876 LCS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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