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W66 JAB

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW66 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met, rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 103,637 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,670 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,794 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,353 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,031 miles

Front pads getting low.

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,031 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front pads getting low.

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres have bad perishing in the sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,663 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W66 JAB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W66 JAB, 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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What year was W66 JAB registered?

W66 JAB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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