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W689 JCP

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,071 mi
Last recorded131,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 JCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 131,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 131,065 miles

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

Fuel lines starting to corrode.

N/S and O/S front inner arches brake pipes starting to corrode. Require cover trims removed for full examination.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,743 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,743 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,573 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 122,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,042 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash not working.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 115,042 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag warning light on dash not working.

Pass 3 May 2011 101,375 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 101,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,163 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight misting on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,064 miles

Damage to radiator and air-con rad.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,152 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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W689 JCP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 W689 JCP, 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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W689 JCP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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