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W651 NLB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 NLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,616 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face may need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear footbrake slightly slower application / park brake 18% minimum required 16% or lockout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion front hubs and front end of offside outer sill

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 107,616 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face may need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear footbrake slightly slower application / park brake 18% minimum required 16% or lockout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion front hubs and front end of offside outer sill

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,241 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 105,163 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,104 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slow

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,074 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slow

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,416 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Handbrake slow.

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,525 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

In balance on Handbrake .

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,344 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

In balance on Handbrake .

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,707 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 96,705 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,290 miles

nearside rear tyre thin and slightly out of shape on the inner shoulder and becoming perished

slight engine oil leaks apparent

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2019 95,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear tyre thin and slightly out of shape on the inner shoulder and becoming perished

slight engine oil leaks apparent

slight imbalance in the front brakes

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,951 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes becoming weak

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes becoming weak

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,862 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,575 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2016 90,575 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,844 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,924 miles

both front tyres approaching the wear bars

slight play in offside front inner tie rod end

Fail 28 Dec 2013 85,290 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres approaching the wear bars

slight play in offside front inner tie rod end

Pass 27 Dec 2012 79,600 miles

air bag light is on

slight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,503 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,497 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light is on

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,179 miles

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Jan 2009 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,821 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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W651 NLB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W651 NLB, 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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W651 NLB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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