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W605 LJF

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 89,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,164 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper is in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,770 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 62,000 miles

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

front brake discs inner surfaces deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,996 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs outer faces deteriorating.osr nsr upper shock mounts/bushes deteriorating.osf sidelight lens broken on end.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,996 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs outer faces deteriorating.osr nsr upper shock mounts/bushes deteriorating.osf sidelight lens broken on end.

Pass 18 May 2009 52,549 miles

O/S Park brake effort is low.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 52,549 miles

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

O/S Park brake effort is low.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,382 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,744 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 35,476 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

offside rear parking brake performance low

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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W605 LJF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W605 LJF, 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 W605 LJF registered?

W605 LJF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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