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W668 JBJ

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 JBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,176 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both outer sill covers corroded and holed but not structural

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge, 4mm over 3/4 of the tread & Cracking in-between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ! Rear brake pipes along the lower suspension arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,483 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

handbrake poor

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,483 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

front flexi brake pipes perished

handbrake poor

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,964 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

petrol tank straps corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 90,960 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front flexi brake pipes perished

nearside front brake badly binding

petrol tank straps corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,151 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,686 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 81,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,954 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

minor damage to o/s/r inner tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,002 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,005 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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W668 JBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W668 JBJ, 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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W668 JBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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