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W431 JPL

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,893 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 85,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,257 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,374 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 75,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 57,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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W431 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W431 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W431 JPL registered?

W431 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W431 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W431 JPL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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