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W343 LBB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 LBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 75,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 75,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,941 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 73,941 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,408 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 68,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 68,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,765 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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W343 LBB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W343 LBB, 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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W343 LBB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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