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V937 RJO

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV937 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,191 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 131,191 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,592 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 126,526 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both polishing should be fine (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,601 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near bulk head/ Abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,580 miles

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking On top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near bulk head/ Abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 108,384 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on power steering pipes near rack and pump

ecu light on

left hand front tyre lumpy

play in right hand end of rack

sign of a leak on right hand end of rack

left hand rear tyre badly edged off inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear chassis pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear lower arm pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded left hand front pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on power steering pipes near rack and pump

ecu light on

left hand front tyre lumpy

play in right hand end of rack

sign of a leak on right hand end of rack

sign of a leak on right hand end of rack

left hand rear tyre badly edged off inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,170 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,170 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre box connection. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre box connection. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,533 miles

Exhaust fouling rear subframe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front propshaft coupling oil soaked and cracked

Gear box mountings oil soaked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,533 miles

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

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

Exhaust fouling rear subframe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front propshaft coupling oil soaked and cracked

Gear box mountings oil soaked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,279 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Exhaust fouling rear subframe

o/s/rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,204 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox leaking oil

Propshaft rear rubber coupling and gearbox mountings oil soaked

exhaust fouling rear subframe

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,204 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox leaking oil

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft rear rubber coupling and gearbox mountings oil soaked

exhaust fouling rear subframe

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,370 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 50,743 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 50,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (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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V937 RJO is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V937 RJO, 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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V937 RJO is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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