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W151 LAN

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

intermittent air bag light fault off at time of test was on before test started then went out

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer two slight indents on outer side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer two slight indents on outer side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,906 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 7 Feb 2012 85,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,004 miles

free play in p st rack ok time of test 2/ p st feels a little tight but no obvious faults found -nb road tested seens ok 3/ osr tyre just legal at the time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,811 miles

free play in both sides bottom ball joints - exh system is rusted - not blowing - free play in nsf power st rack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 71,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,231 miles

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

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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W151 LAN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W151 LAN, 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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W151 LAN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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