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W606 PBJ

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,648 mi
Last recorded165,648 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 PBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 165,648 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox mounting brakoen

Pass 20 Sep 2018 163,436 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 163,436 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 155,328 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front brake hose perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

head lights cloudy

Fail 31 Oct 2017 155,327 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front brake hose perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

head lights cloudy

slight leak n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 25 Nov 2016 150,117 miles

brake pipes have some rust

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres near limit

Fail 25 Nov 2016 150,117 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dip beam patterns incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres near limit

Pass 20 Nov 2015 145,366 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and slight chips across windscreen (8.3.1d)

Front grill in bonnet partially insecure/damaged

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside and offside park brake cables casings deteriorated and cracked

Rear nearside and offside tyres slight wear

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,287 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have up and down free play

Chips and crack in windscreen

Engine air pump insecure

Front grille broken and becoming insecure

Front power steering metal pipework corroded

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Offside rear brake pipe corroded - Has been covered with grease

Steering arms have free play under load

Various dashboard bulbs not working - Speedo still illuminates

Pass 13 Nov 2013 139,827 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated

Both front lower suspension ball joints lifting under load

Chips in windscreen

Engine air pump insecure

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Nearside front anti-roll bar main D bush deteriorated and splitting

Nearside front grille becoming insecure

Offside front anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside steering arm has free play under load

Power steering metal pipe work corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 139,827 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated

Both front lower suspension ball joints lifting under load

Chips in windscreen

Engine air pump insecure

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Nearside front anti-roll bar main D bush deteriorated and splitting

Nearside front grille becoming insecure

Offside front anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside steering arm has free play under load

Power steering metal pipe work corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,276 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inter exh pipe getting rusty

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,579 miles

Front tyres worn substantially on inner edges - Advise wheel alignment check

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2010 124,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 110,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,006 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 95,761 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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W606 PBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W606 PBJ, 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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W606 PBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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