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W78 JFA

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,924 mi
Last recorded129,924 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 JFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 115,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering slight juddering on lock to lock

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,305 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,305 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,480 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 71,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W78 JFA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W78 JFA, 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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W78 JFA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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