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W81 JUP

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,177 mi
Last recorded162,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 JUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 162,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox fixing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

near side rear brake has slight bind

Fail 19 Jul 2022 162,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox fixing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

near side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox fixing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 161,601 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox fixing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 160,451 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox fixing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 158,042 miles

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

advice chip on windscreen

advice rear exhaust box and centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 157,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice rear exhaust box and centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 157,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice rear exhaust box and centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 157,964 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear,2x front corroding (3.6.B.2c)

engine cooling fan does not operate

Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 157,502 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 154,480 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 154,461 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 147,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 139,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 139,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 131,547 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 131,547 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 124,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,476 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 113,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,831 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 88,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,473 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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W81 JUP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W81 JUP, 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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W81 JUP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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