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W669 NLL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,877 mi
Last recorded69,877 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW669 NLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,071 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (Lower ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All inner sills (nearside and offside) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Caliper sticking/dragging. Advise checking ASAP

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,914 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f McPherson strut top mount

Fail 12 Oct 2018 55,831 miles

Fuel tank insecure Both fuel tank straps corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in o/s/f McPherson strut top mount

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,318 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,722 miles

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

front suspension rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,254 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 41,171 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion rear brake pipes

slight corrosion centre rear subframe

slight play in both front balljoints

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,628 miles

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

rattle exhaust

slight corrosion brake hose ferrals

slight play in both lower balljoints

Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,628 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight corrosion brake hose ferrals

slight play in both lower balljoints

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,771 miles

front inner pads looking low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,052 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front pads starting to look low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,730 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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W669 NLL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W669 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W669 NLL registered?

W669 NLL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W669 NLL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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