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W181 JPM

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,379 mi
Last recorded78,379 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 JPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,377 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm,perished & 17 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm & 16 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,632 miles

BOTH fuel tank support straps corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm & 15 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH fuel tank support straps corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm & 15 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,893 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls and in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls and in tread pattern.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls and in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls and in tread pattern.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,758 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,039 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,740 miles

PROP SHAFT FRONT RUBBER DOUGHNUT PERISHED

Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,740 miles

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

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

PROP SHAFT FRONT RUBBER DOUGHNUT PERISHED

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,588 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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W181 JPM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W181 JPM, 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 W181 JPM registered?

W181 JPM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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