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W134 LJF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 66,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,502 miles

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

off side hand brake weak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,445 miles

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

offside headlamp lense misted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust brkt corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,537 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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W134 LJF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W134 LJF, 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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W134 LJF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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