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W61 JRE

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 JRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,986 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slight chaffing on inner wing , on lock to lock check

Nearside Front tyre ,, splits in tread

pierburg unit rubber mountings broken

Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,986 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both wipers not working (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake hose slight chaffing on inner wing , on lock to lock check

Nearside Front tyre ,, splits in tread

pierburg unit rubber mountings broken

Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded larger feed & return pipes (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded two small pipes running along rack (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

oil pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,051 miles

oil cooler pipes rusty

pierburg unit in engine bay rubber mount broken

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,255 miles

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

rubber mounts broken on pierburg unit in engine bay

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs faces rusty

rubber mounts broken on pierburg unit in engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,180 miles

exhaust expansion box rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust expansion box rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air pump in engine bay 1 of 3 rubber mountings broken

both rear hand brake cables the outter cables have rusted and broken stongly advise new cables are fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,144 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brake imbalance of 13%

air pump in engine bay 1 of 3 rubber mountings broken

both front brake discs faces rusty

both rear hand brake cables the outter cables have rusted and broken stongly advise new cables are fitted

rear diff oil leak

rear nearside tyre nail in tread

rear offside brake pad warning wire hanging loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,261 miles

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

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

front no p[late

Pass 12 May 2009 68,425 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,450 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,191 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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W61 JRE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W61 JRE, 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 W61 JRE registered?

W61 JRE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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