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W118 PJB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

9,818 mi
Last recorded9,818 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 PJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 9,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/floor has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 9,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached roll bar link lower bush bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/floor has light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 6,293 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 6,287 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 6,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 6,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 5,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 2,477 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 2,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 21 Jul 2014 107,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 18 Jul 2014 107,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,754 miles

slight wear in front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2013 107,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,311 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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W118 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W118 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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W118 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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