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W113 MJB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,965 mi
Last recorded124,965 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 MJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 124,965 miles

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

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

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

srs warning lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear springs have corrosion

o/s inner track rod slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,871 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 110,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,084 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,205 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 73,844 miles

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

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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W113 MJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W113 MJB, 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 W113 MJB registered?

W113 MJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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