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W743 PJB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,634 mi
Last recorded60,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 PJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall edge perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall edge perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 60,584 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

EML light on

Engine misfire

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 60,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2009 54,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,730 miles

rear shock absorber top mounts splitting slightly.

slight play in steering column shaft.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,072 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,893 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

a.front pads look worn

a.slight play in rack body

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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W743 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W743 PJB, 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 W743 PJB registered?

W743 PJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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