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W828 MJB

2000 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW828 MJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 146,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 145,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 145,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 144,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

Front discs pitted

Front hubs corroding

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff mountain bush splitting

Rear discs badly corroded

Rear tyres cracking

eml light on

Pass 11 May 2012 143,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 143,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,213 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bottom ball joint mounting bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2008 125,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f bottom ball joint mounting bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 109,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,663 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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W828 MJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W828 MJB, 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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W828 MJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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