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W148 JPC

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,353 mi
Last recorded123,353 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 JPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 123,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2018 123,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,529 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 121,523 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 116,034 miles

both front tyres getting low

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 106,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,517 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

windscreen scratched zone b

Fail 3 Feb 2011 99,502 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

windscreen scratched zone b

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips and scratches in screen

wear on brake discs

wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2010 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips and scratches in screen

wear on brake discs

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,934 miles

air bag warning light on

chips in screen

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle and brake pipes

wear on both front tyres

wear on brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,900 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

chips in screen

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle and brake pipes

wear on both front tyres

wear on brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,736 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

chips in screen

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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W148 JPC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W148 JPC, 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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W148 JPC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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