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W666 LER

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc

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Expires11 Jun 2027

Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)

Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

121,230 mi

Last recorded121,230 miles

Recorded on12 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 LER

MakeBMW

ModelZ3

Year2000

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail

Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 121,229 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 120,776 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 120,342 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 120,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining broken away from backplate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,855 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 119,213 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 119,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed by loose trim cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed by loose trim cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,330 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 117,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2019 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,272 miles

All four tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded & slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 116,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded & slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,464 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,066 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

X4 Brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,365 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

X4 Brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,298 miles

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

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

Rear diff slight noise

Fail 23 Feb 2013 105,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear diff slight noise

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,648 miles

Fail 5 Aug 2010 93,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,621 miles

Fail 5 Aug 2009 86,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,389 miles

alternater belt perished

Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

alternater belt perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,253 miles

Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front arm, rear bushes showing early signs of spliting

prop shaft donut split

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2005 56,107 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

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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W666 LER is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W666 LER, 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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W666 LER is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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