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W344 LBB

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 LBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 126,900 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 125,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From brake pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 122,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,750 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack has slight wear/play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion of power steering pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,747 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack has slight wear/play

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise corrosion of power steering pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,386 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 118,536 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,522 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,070 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,442 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,440 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,096 miles

rear tyre treads wearing in centre of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,988 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,474 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall protecter damaged

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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W344 LBB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W344 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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W344 LBB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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