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W409 JPL

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,655 mi
Last recorded25,655 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 25,655 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 24,590 miles

slight corrosion on discs due to mileage

Pass 14 Feb 2023 23,343 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/ f x n/s/r disc

Pass 22 Feb 2022 22,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,717 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,698 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,536 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 15,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,223 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,979 miles

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

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

wipers poor performance

Pass 15 May 2012 13,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,565 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,059 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 8,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2006 8,020 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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W409 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W409 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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W409 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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