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W705 LAP

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,283 miles

Front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake reaction bushes slightly worn

f/o/s brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake reaction bushes slightly worn

f/o/s brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,395 miles

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

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

both front tie rods have slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,767 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W705 LAP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W705 LAP, 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 W705 LAP registered?

W705 LAP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W705 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 LAP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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