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W106 PJB

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 PJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,703 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,614 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,148 miles

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

slight cracking to auxiliary belt

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight cracking to auxiliary belt

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,187 miles

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

oil leak

steering pipe (front) insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

steering pipe (front) insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,357 miles

Off side rear brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service indicator indicates brake fluid change due

Washers could be better

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,647 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,426 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,426 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 39,137 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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W106 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W106 PJB, 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 W106 PJB registered?

W106 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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