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W187 JPL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,008 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 149,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 148,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 5 Mar 2019 144,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Mar 2018 136,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,902 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,839 miles

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

n/s/f shockabsorber has little or no damping effect

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 97,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,002 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake piupe to n/s/r flex slighty corroded

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake piupe to n/s/r flex slighty corroded

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 52,488 miles

advise:nearside front shock absorber damp

advise:nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,594 miles

ADVISE FRONT & REAR B/DISCS S/CORROSION LIPPED

ADVISE O/S & N/S REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES BECOMING WORN

ADVISE O/S REAR PADS CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR

ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE (A) WITHIN 10mm

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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W187 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 W187 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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W187 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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