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W165 JPL

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,528 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,135 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,725 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,099 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,079 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,341 miles

pipe damp on bottom of power steering bottle

slight play in o/s tie bar

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,259 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 93,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 86,473 miles

prop shaft donut split †engine managment lamp on

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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W165 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W165 JPL, 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 W165 JPL registered?

W165 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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