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W69 LJM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 LJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 136,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 136,307 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 127,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 127,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition, beam images poor

Pass 1 Apr 2012 100,481 miles

ADVISE N/S/R park brake operation, Little effort but locks out

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,914 miles

Unable to check sill due to skirts fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Unable to check play in N/S steering rack due to excessive play in Lower ball joint

Unable to check sill due to skirts fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,705 miles

test in wet

Fail 20 Mar 2010 72,705 miles

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

test in wet

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,837 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 36,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,766 miles

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

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

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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W69 LJM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W69 LJM, 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 W69 LJM registered?

W69 LJM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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