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W626 JPL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,820 mi
Last recorded196,820 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 196,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 196,199 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear dropsills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 196,194 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear dropsills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 196,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 191,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 191,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 181,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 181,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 171,039 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 171,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak under engine bay.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 157,523 miles

Air bag light on // Front fog lamps inop

Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked //Inter silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded // Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded

Front pads worn low // Rear pads worn low // Rear brake discs corroded

Oil leak gear box (rear)// signs of rubbing o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 25 Oct 2011 157,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Air bag light on // Front fog lamps inop

Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked //Inter silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded // Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded

Front pads worn low // Rear pads worn low // Rear brake discs corroded

O/s/f tyre near legal limit

Oil leak gear box (rear)// signs of rubbing o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,327 miles

buckles in both front inner wheel rims

fuel cap seal perish cracked // marks in n/s/f seat belt //

nail in o/s/r tyre // both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders // n/s/r on limit and o/s/r low tread

o/s/r and n/s/r inner metal brake pipes corroded // inter silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

oil mist gearbox (suspect prop seal )// o/s and n/s track rod unevenly adjusted

rear brake discs corroded and worn //

signs of rubbing o/s/f tyre on wheel arch

spare wheel carrier insecure // element above spare wheel insecure

stonechips in windscreen // front wipers smear

Pass 29 Oct 2009 122,582 miles

oil mist n/s/f shock absorber

buckle in o/s/r inner wheel rim

cut in outer sidwall n/s/f tyre

front brake discs corroded and worn /// rear brake discs corroded

n/s headlight on min spec(adjuster not working)

n/s wiper smears

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f bumper sidelight lense damaged

o/s/r outer metal brake pipe corroded

oil mist gearbox (suspect rear seal)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,094 miles

O/s headlamp aim on minimum spec

Signs of fouling o/s/f rear of wheel arch

Spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning light on

N/s Hand brake cable not secured in clip

N/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

N/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Signs of fouling o/s/f rear of wheel arch

Spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,027 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,625 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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W626 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W626 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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W626 JPL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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