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W706 JBF

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 JBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,414 miles

front shockers very corroded

oil leak but not excessive

rear shockers and springs heavily corroded

rear suspension arms very corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 122,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front shockers very corroded

nearside rear tyre sligh perishing between tread

oil leak but not excessive

rear shockers and springs heavily corroded

rear suspension arms very corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 122,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,333 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 121,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 119,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 118,961 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,158 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 117,158 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,108 miles

general corrosion to underside

slight bind on both rear hubs

steering rack mist in oil

Fail 23 Feb 2017 114,108 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to underside

slight bind on both rear hubs

steering rack mist in oil

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,163 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 112,163 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 110,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,185 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,182 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

unable to turn n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,959 miles

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

abs light illuminated customer advises light on due to baby seat in car

n/s outer brake cable split

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abs light illuminated customer advises light on due to baby seat in car

n/s outer brake cable split

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,979 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 1 May 2010 71,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 59,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,018 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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W706 JBF is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 W706 JBF, 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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W706 JBF is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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