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W38 LDP

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,684 mi
Last recorded57,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 LDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 51,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front tyres cracking outer sidewalls.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,276 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall splitting

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 48,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,049 miles

some movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,121 miles

AIRBAG light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AIRBAG light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades torn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,035 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE BADLY CRACKED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,821 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

imbalance on parking brake

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and damaged and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,814 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

imbalance on parking brake

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and damaged and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,308 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED PERISHED && DAMAGED & WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,039 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,170 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,056 miles

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

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDELAMP LENS BROKEN BUT REPAIRED WITH TAPE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & PERISHED

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 36,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W38 LDP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W38 LDP, 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 W38 LDP registered?

W38 LDP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W38 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 LDP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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