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W778 KBJ

2000 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,461 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 90,449 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn through casing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2021 85,228 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat Belt recoil operation poor/weak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 85,218 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat Belt recoil operation poor/weak

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,366 miles

Front Tyres perished on inner walls

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,246 miles

short deep cut n/s/rear tyre shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,689 miles

front tyres 10yrs old, sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,689 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres 10yrs old, sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,074 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,294 miles

Oil leak

nearside front sidelight and fog lamp lenses damaged.

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,661 miles

sl. oil lkeak chain case join. n/s/f abs loom loose( refitted)

Pass 6 May 2009 71,843 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre siewall starting to delaminate, 225/45zr17

Fail 6 May 2009 71,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre siewall starting to delaminate, 225/45zr17

Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing edge

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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W778 KBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 W778 KBJ, 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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W778 KBJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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